April 17, 2026

Pope urges young people to resist temptation of corruption in big Mass in Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV urged Cameroon's young people on Friday to resist the temptation of corruption and instead work to serve the common good as he celebrated a Mass before thousands of people in one of the largest expected turnouts of his 11-day, four-nation Africa journey.

Pope urges young people to resist temptation of corruption in big Mass in Cameroon

TL;DR

  • Pope Leo XIV urged Cameroon's youth to resist corruption.
  • He encouraged them to work for the common good instead.
  • The Pope celebrated a Mass attended by thousands.
  • This event is part of his 11-day, four-nation Africa trip.