Pope Leo critiques global leaders over war spending

Pope Leo, during a visit to Cameroon, issued a strong criticism against global leaders who spend billions of dollars on warfare. The pontiff, who is the first American Pope, addressed the situation while in the largest city of the English-speaking region of Cameroon. He described the world as being devastated by a small group of tyrants. During his address, he condemned the practice of using religion as a justification for military conflict and called for a decisive change in course. He pointed out that while billions are spent on destruction, resources for healthcare, education, and social restoration are often lacking. The Pope emphasized that while a moment is sufficient to destroy, a lifetime is often not enough to rebuild. These remarks follow recent social media criticism directed at the Pope by United States President Donald Trump. Although his comments were harsh, the Pope did not explicitly name any specific leader during the event.