The President of the Republic has decreed an official funeral for the former President of the Senate, Marcel Marcel Niat Njifenji on May 16, 2026 in Bangangte, Nde Division of the West Region.
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Léon XIV: l’orphelinat Ngul Zamba visité
La maison d’accueil était au programme de la visite du pape en terre camerounaise ce 15 avril, premier jour de cette visite apostolique qui s’achève le 18 avril prochain.
C’est donc dans la joie que les responsables de cette maison, les sœurs de la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé, ont accueilli le 267e Pape de l’histoire. Un moment qu’elles ont préparé « dans la paix et la prière, comme un enfant qui a appris que son parent voyage pour venir le voir », a expliqué la responsable de l’établissement, sœur Antoinette Marie Beyina.
Présentation de l’orphelinat

C’est un établissement centenaire qui a ainsi ouvert ses portes au successeur de Saint Pierre. Sœur Régine Cyrille Ngono Bounoungou, supérieure générale de la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé, fait ainsi savoir que la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé est la toute première congrégation diocésaine au Cameroun, créée en 1926.
La maison dont le charisme est: « Au service du pauvre et du petit », compte aujourd’hui 60 pensionnaires dont les âges varient entre 3 et 18 ans. « Les enfants nous viennent des affaires sociales, on les introduit dans la maison et on doit tout faire comme s’ils étaient dans la maison familiale », précise Sœur Antoinette Marie Beyina qui ajoute : « Ça veut dire qu’ils doivent aller à l’école, ils doivent manger, ils doivent s’habiller et être soignés ».
Une bénédiction pour l’orphelinat

Accueillir le pape au moment où cette structure sociale célèbre son centenaire avec la clôture des activités prévue en décembre 2026, apparaît donc comme une bénédiction pour les responsables. « Nous voyons que c’est une bénédiction pour notre centenaire parce que c’est une chose inédite. Le pape vient jusque chez nous, une petite congrégation, nous qui nous sommes aux côtés des plus faibles, des personnes vulnérables, des démunis », relève, émue sœur Régine Cyrille Ngono Bounoungou.
D’où la joie exprimée par les membres de la congrégation après la visite de l’illustre hôte : « Nous avons vu le pape de nos yeux, nous sommes très très heureuses », ou encore : « Nous vivons dans la joie, merci Seigneur pour cette grâce particulière ». Pour les enfants, l’on affirme ici qu’ils se sentent valorisés parce qu’ils ont été presque rejetés et éprouvés depuis leur jeune enfance. Aussi, pour sœur Régine Cyrille Ngono Bounoungou, supérieure générale de la congrégation des filles de Marie de Yaoundé, cette visite du pape Léon XIV, vient-elle renforcer leur engagement et les encourager à être plus que jamais aux côtés des vulnérables.
Aline-Florence Nguini
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Pope Leo XIV Visits Cameroon : Pontiff Advocates for Lasting Peace
Pope Leo XIV’s has made a strong case lasting peace in Cameroon, as he embarks on an apostolic visit holding from April 15-18, 2026.
The Pope made the declaration while speaking at the Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon, shortly after arriving the country.
Religious and political party leaders, the diplomatic corps, administrative authorities, civil society representatives and other personalities massively turned out for he first contact-session with the Holy Father.
« The world thirsts for peace. Enough of wars, with their painful toll of death, destruction and exile.This cry is meant as a call to commit to authentic peace, placing it above all partisan interests, » Pope Leo said.
The Pope empathized that peace will be an antidote to violence if it « takes shape in a personal and institutional way of life, rather than being reduced to a slogan. »
His speech came after that of President Biya, concurred with the Pope’s yearning for a peaceful Cameroon, and addressed global issues affecting countries beyond the Cameroon’s borders.
» Your visit comes at a time when countries are experiencing growing economic difficulties,increased misery, and worry tearing hearts apart. The message of peace and comfort which you bear, resonates with a particular feeling in our hearts. This message awakens a feeling of humanity in us……… it’s a feeling of hope, » President Biya said.
The Head of State added that Cameroon, like other countries is looking forward to a world where « the voice peace will replace the voice of arms, a world where immense resources consecrated to weapons will be used to promote wellbeing of people, » he stated.
A Clarion Call for Peace
The Holy Father’s visit marks a significant moment for the country which has been actively pursuing lasting peace despite looming sociopolitical hindrances.
Pope Leo’s call for peace and social justice ties with the desires of most Cameroonians who say they expect his visit will crown peace-building efforts undertaken by the government with success.
Most of them consisting of Christians, students from Catholic institutions, ordinary Cameroonians, and even Muslims, turned out in their numbers on April 15 to welcome the Pope who is on an Apostolic visit to the country.
Major streets and junctions in Cameroon’s capital Yaounde were crowded with people, clad in various outfits representing church groups, or patriotic groups, and all having one goal, welcome the Pope.
Children, Men and women from all walks of life chanted songs composed in honor of Pope Leo, contemporary songs, and danced to familiar religious choruses as they awaited his arrival.
Among them was Crescentia Dingah,
Public Relations Officer of the Yaoundé Metropolitan Diocese. She expressed the desire to see the Pope’s visit significantly contribute to bringing lasting peace in the country, especially in the English speaking regions of the country.» We have crisis in most areas. Spiritually people are very worried. We have inflation, and joblessness most especially. We are hoping that the Pope’s arrival will bring sustainable peace and we will move ahead, » she said.
As the calls for sustainable peace continue to resonate across the country, the Pope will visit Bamenda and Douala where Cameroonians hope he will continue advocating for peace.
Kathy Neba Sina
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Pope Leo XIV is in Cameroon: Cheering Christians Line Streets to Welcome the Holy Father
The Vicar of Christ landed at the Yaounde Nsimalen International Airport around 3pm this Wednesday 15, April 2026.
He was welcomed at the foot of the plane by Prime Minister – Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute at the behest of the President of the Republic.
Pope Leo XIV kissed soil of Cameroon immediately as he touched down. Two little children, Victoria and Lucas offered a bouquet of flowers with woods of welcome to the Pope in French and English.

The Pope and the Prime Minister honoured the anthems of Cameroon and the Vatican State before reviewing the guard of honour at the airport.
The Pope proceeded to shake hands with the college of Bishops and of personality that had turned out to welcome the Holy Father.After brief Airport discussions with the Prime Minister, Pope Leo XIV emerged from the Presidential lounge and was greeted by cheers of joy and excitement from the crowds of Christians who had gathered at the Airport.
The Pope proceeded to commune with the Christians. From his vehicle, the Pope blessed the Christians most of whom jumped in celebrations after their first encounter with their Holy Father.
Christian lined up alongside the streets from the Airport till the Unity Palace chanting various welcome songs as the Pope’s motorcade drove pass head to the Unity Palace where he was scheduled to meet with the President of the Republic, Paul Biya.
Elvis Teke
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Le Pape Leon XIV est au Cameroun
Atterrissage à 15h01 de l’avion ayant à son bord, le souverain pontife en voyage apostolique au Cameroun ce 15 avril 2026 à l’aéroport de Yaoundé Nsimalen






