Pope Leo XIV Blasts Tyrants Exploiting Africa Amid Trump Feud in Cameroon

Pope Leo XIV declared that the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants.

He condemned leaders who manipulate religion for military, economic, and political gain.

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The speech came amid escalating tensions with US President Donald Trump.

Leo said he had no fear of the Trump administration.

He addressed the exploitation of African resources.

The speech took place in Cameroon's anglophone region, where a separatist conflict has killed more than 6,000 people.

The feud escalated after Trump posted AI-generated images of himself as Jesus.

Trump called Leo WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy.

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The pope insisted his calls for peace were grounded in the Gospel.

The Archbishop of Canterbury threw her support behind the pope.

The spat has drawn criticism from conservative Catholics in the United States.

It caused dismay in Africa, where more than a fifth of the world's Catholics live.

The pope's visit coincided with a three-day ceasefire in Cameroon's anglophone regions.

The conflict is rooted in Cameroon's colonial history.

The pope presided over a peace meeting involving multiple faith leaders.

The conflict has killed more than 6,000 people and displaced over 600,000.

The pope's remarks were seen as a direct challenge to forces perpetuating violence.

The Archbishop of Canterbury stood with the pope in his call for peace.

The Clean Clothes Campaign criticized the audit system.

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European brands issued statements of condolence.

The incident intensified scrutiny of global supply chains.