Originally published at The Crux
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YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – When Pope Leo stepped onto Cameroonian soil, the entire country seemed to come to a halt. In a rare display of unity, even separatist factions laid down their arms to welcome the Holy Father. But now that the Masses have been said and the Pope has departed, the difficult work of peacebuilding remains.
In an exclusive interview with Crux Now, Bishop George Nkuo of Kumbo discusses the spiritual aftershocks of the papal visit. He underscores the urgent need to address the “historical truths” fueling the separatist crisis, and challenges both the government and the people to embrace a radical change of heart.
Following are excerpts of that interview….
Crux Now: The Holy Father’s visit was highly anticipated. Now that the liturgies and Masses have been celebrated and he has departed, what is your assessment of how everything unfolded?
Nkuo: The Holy Father’s visit was a unique moment, a great moment for us as Christians and for us as Cameroonians. For once, the whole country came to a standstill. You could see joy and happiness, and even a sense of longing for peace and justice among the people. And as he himself put it, the time for
