In Cameroon, the Pope's visit divides the Catholic community

Pope Léon XIV's visit to Cameroon raises concerns among Catholics who fear it may help improve President Paul Biya's image, who has been in power since 1982. Following violent repression of protests after his contested re-election, some clergy members, including priest Ludovic Lado, have expressed reservations about the visit. The Cameroonian government, which acknowledged several dozen deaths during these protests, appears to be looking to leverage this opportunity to bolster its legitimacy on the international stage.