Ahead of Cameroon’s October Presidential Poll, Yagoua Catholic Diocese Directs Daily Angelus Prayer for Peace

Bishop Hourgo explains that the Angelus Prayer seeks to ask for the “Lord’s blessing so that our Nation remains stable before, during, and after the presidential election of October 12, 2025.”

“I recommend to Priests, men Religious, women Religious, and leaders of Christian communities to ensure the strict application of this decision and to raise awareness among all the faithful,” he says.

He appeals, “May each of us take to heart this spiritual endeavour, convinced that peace is a gift from God but also the fruit of our daily commitment.”

Catholic Bishops in Cameroon have been vocal in expressing their concerns for peace as the country heads for the presidential election.

In his pastoral letter shared with ACI Africa on August 12, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Cameroon’s Catholic Archdiocese of Douala denounced what he termed as “anti-gospel acts”, including corruption and bad governance that he said are causing discontent among Cameroonians as they prepare for October presidential election.

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Archbishop Kleda lamented that the Central African nation is “shaken by multiple evils that afflict all social strata,” and is in a great need for peace, justice and reconciliation especially during this electioneering period.

Amid all the misdeeds, the Cameroonian Catholic Archbishop said that “at the present time and at all times, our country is thirsty for social justice expressed through respect for human rights and the development of everything that enables people to flourish and fulfil their vocation.”

“Every Cameroonian must resolve to do his or her bit in the fight against the many ills that are destroying the country,” Archbishop Kleda said.

In his August 14 homily during the Diocese’s annual Peace Pilgrimage, Bishop Paul Lontsié-Keuné of Cameroon’s Catholic Diocese of Bafoussam is said to have  called upon Cameroonians to remain vigilant, uphold truth, and vote with integrity, warning against corruption, tribalism, and the sale of conscience.

Bishop Lontsié-Keuné noted that pre-electoral attitudes can shape the post-electoral context, urging citizens to examine their speech, reject inflammatory language, and ensure that prayers for peace inspire concrete action.

“If we are sincere and really Christians, and not traitors, then our prayer for peace must inspire our action, and our action in return must also be prayer. We have the two sides of a coin,” he said.

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.