Pope Leo delivered a powerful critique of global conflict during his visit to Bamenda, Cameroon, emphasizing that leaders are spending billions of dollars on war while neglecting essential services like healing and education. He warned that the world is being ravaged by a few tyrants who manipulate the name of God for their political and military agendas. The Pope's comments were particularly poignant given the backdrop of nearly a decade of separatist violence in Cameroon, which has resulted in over 6,000 deaths and widespread displacement. He described the region as 'bloodstained' and urged for a collective embrace of peace, stating that true peace requires accepting one another as neighbors. This visit and his remarks come on the heels of a public feud with US President Donald Trump, who criticized the Pope's stance on international relations, particularly regarding Iran.