Pope Leo has critically addressed leaders who squander billions on wars, expressing dismay that the world is being ravaged by a handful of tyrants during his visit to Cameroon. Speaking in an area affected by ongoing violence, he denounced those who manipulate 'the very name of God' for their personal agendas. His impassioned statements coincided with recent tensions with US President Donald Trump, who had criticized the Pope's stance on the US and Israeli actions in Iran. The Pope expressed his worries over Trump's assertion that failing to negotiate with Iran could lead to a catastrophic outcome. He highlighted that while it takes mere moments to destroy lives, it often requires a lifetime to rebuild communities and restore what has been lost. In Bamenda, a city grappling with years of strife, he lamented the cycle of death and destruction and urged for resources to be redirected from warfare towards healing and education. With over 288 million Catholics in Africa, this trip underscores the region's vital significance to the global Catholic community.