Pope Leo XIV drew a crowd of about 120,000 people in Douala, Cameroon, where he criticized inequality despite the country’s natural wealth.

He highlighted both material and spiritual poverty, urging young people to use their talents and values to build a better future.

During his Africa trip, he also spoke out against corruption, calling it a threat to justice and leadership credibility.

Cameroon’s largely young population faces unemployment, inequality, and brain drain, with many professionals leaving for better opportunities abroad, NBC News has reported.

The pope emphasized that investing in youth education and opportunity is essential to preventing unrest and promoting long-term peace.