Holy Father clarifies remarks after condemning war profiteers in Ground Zero of Ambazonia struggle
By Bah Godlove l BaretaNews
The Head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has moved swiftly to clear the air following widespread speculation that he branded former US President Donald Trump a tyrant during his historic stop in Bamenda, the heartbeat of the Ambazonian resistance.
The controversy erupted after the Pontiff delivered a strong-worded address in Bamenda on April 16, where he condemned what he described as a handful of powerful individuals fueling wars across the globe. Speaking in a land battered by nearly a decade of armed conflict, the Holy Father did not mince words. He denounced those investing heavily in violence instead of channeling resources into healing, education, and rebuilding broken communities.
Bamenda, long seen as Ground Zero of the Ambazonian crisis, provided a symbolic backdrop for the Pope’s message. With the scars of war visible across the city, his call for peace struck a deep chord among locals who have endured years of bloodshed, displacement, and uncertainty.
However, questions quickly emerged from sections of the Western media, suggesting that the Pope’s remarks may have been directed at Donald Trump. Addressing journalists while en route to Angola, Pope Leo XIV firmly rejected that interpretation.
He made it clear that his speech had been prepared weeks before his pastoral visit and was not targeted at any specific individual. The Pontiff stressed that President Trump was not the subject of his criticism, even as he maintained a bold stance against global actors who profit from war.
In a calm but firm tone, the Holy Father stated that he does not fear any world leader. He stood by his message, urging those driving conflicts to abandon their destructive paths and embrace peace.
His visit to Bamenda has since been viewed by many as a powerful moral intervention in the Ambazonian struggle, placing global attention once again on a conflict often ignored by the international community.
For many on Ground Zero, the Pope’s words were not about personalities. They were a direct call to end a war that has drained the lifeblood of a people still yearning for justice, dignity, and peace.
