Pope Leo XIV draws large crowd for Mass in Douala, Cameroon
Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon, attracting a significant number of worshippers for an open-air Mass. He emphasized messages of peace and resilience during his visit. (sources: cbsnews, bbc, france24, dw, theguardian)
Pope Leo XIV led a Mass in Douala, attended by around 120,000 people. He urged the faithful to reject violence amid ongoing challenges in the country.
- Pope Leo XIV's visit to Cameroon included a Mass at Japoma Stadium, attended by approximately 120,000 people.
- The pontiff spoke to students and faculty at the Catholic University of Central Africa and visited a Catholic hospital.
- He called on the faithful to reject violence, highlighting issues of poverty in the country.
Why it matters
The visit underscores the Catholic Church's engagement in addressing social issues in Cameroon.
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This story is connected to Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence. — legislation your representatives will vote on.
H.RES.378 · 119th Congress
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the plight of Cameroonian immigrants and the continued turmoil and instability in the nation of Cameroon merits a designation of humanitarian parole and calling on the Department of Homeland Security to create a humanitarian parole program for Cameroonians fleeing this violence.
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What H.RES.378 actually does
This story is about Pope Leo XIV visiting Cameroon and drawing a large crowd for an open-air Mass that stressed peace and resilience. This bill would formally urge DHS to create a humanitarian parole program for eligible Cameroonians, increasing congressional pressure for protections.
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- Directs DHS to establish humanitarian parole for eligible Cameroonians • Raises congressional visibility and pressure for protections and relief.