Nigeria and Cameroon are the countries that have captured the attention in Pope Leo's message during the Angelus prayer this Sunday in St. Peter’s Square.
The pontiff took the opportunity to express his concern over the kidnappings of priests, faithful, and students that have taken place in these African countries in recent days.
POPE LEO XIV
I make a vehement appeal for the immediate release of the hostages and urge the competent authorities to adopt the necessary measures to achieve this. Let us pray for these our brothers and sisters, and that churches and schools may always and everywhere remain safe and hopeful places.
In addition, he also dedicated a few words to the various dioceses around the world celebrating World Youth Day and encouraged young people to discover the beauty that the message of Christ brings.
This message came just a few days before Pope Leo's papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon.
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