Pope Leo XIV Visits Cameroon and Paris Hosts Book Festival

On Day 5 of his apostolic journey to Africa, Pope Leo XIV traveled from Bamenda to Douala in Cameroon, where he celebrated Mass amid a pause in the ongoing violence affecting the region.

The Pope’s visit to Cameroon is part of a broader apostolic journey that began on April 13, 2026, and includes stops in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, concluding on April 23, 2026.

During his time in Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV has spoken out against what he described as “tyrants” ravaging the planet, addressing environmental and social concerns during his public engagements.

Meanwhile, the disappearance of Million Beyene remains unresolved, with more than 48 hours having passed since he was last seen without a trace.

In cultural news, Paris is hosting the fifth edition of its Book Festival, where Cameroonian writer Djaïli Amadou Amal is among the standout voices featured.

The Pope’s itinerary in Algeria included visits to the Maqam Echahit Martyr’s Monument, the Presidential Palace in Algiers, the Great Mosque of Algiers, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa, where he addressed the Algerian community.

His journey continues to be marked by interfaith engagement, including a private visit to the Welcome and Friendship Center of the Augustinian Missionary Sisters in Bab El Oued, Algeria.