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Cameroon
Pope's trip still a headache for Yaoundé

Published on 05.02.2026 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 min

Despite the Vatican's willingness and the efforts of the presidency, preparations for Pope Leo XIV's visit to the country continue to run up against major obstacles, notably in terms of security and logistics.

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