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More than 120,000 people have joined Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon for an open-air Mass, the biggest crowd so far during his 11-day Africa tour.

Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion on Thursday.

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Jubliant crowds welcomed Pope Leo as he arrived at the Japoma Stadium.

Standing in his vehicle - known as the Popemobile - the pontiff waved at the droves of people waiting for his entrance.

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Some worshippers camped outside the premises on Thursday night in a bid to get a prime spot for the pontiff's address, with some having been there for more than 24 hours.

By Friday, tens of thousands of people of all ages, including several from the priesthood, braved the heat to participate in the occasion.

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Pope Leo's message on Friday was focused on spiritual…