Yaoundé – “Beware of scammers attempting to extort money by claiming to sell tickets to participate in the celebrations of Pope Leo XIV’s visit.” This is the warning issued by local ecclesiastical authorities and the Apostolic Nunciature in Cameroon, where, in anticipation of the Pope’s visit, fraudulent messages are circulating on messaging apps aimed at inducing the faithful to pay to attend Masses with the Pope.
“On the occasion of the Holy Father’s Apostolic Visit to Cameroon, scheduled for April 15-18, 2026, the Apostolic Nunciature announces that access to all liturgical celebrations presided over by Pope Leo XIV, particularly in Yaoundé, Bamenda, and Douala, will be completely free,” states an official note.
“No tickets or seats will be sold for these celebrations. Therefore, the faithful are urged not to be deceived by any private initiative that attempts to monetize access to the papal celebrations,” the statement continues, emphasizing that “the Holy Father’s apostolic visit is above all a spiritual and ecclesial event of great importance for the Church in Cameroon and for the entire nation.”
The Apostolic Nunciature also invites all the faithful, Christian communities, and people of good will to focus primarily on the spiritual preparation for this historic event: prayer, liturgical celebrations, moments of adoration, catechesis, and a commitment to reconciliation.
The Archdiocese of Yaoundé also issued a warning, clarifying that the fraudulent messages circulating on messaging apps have nothing to do with the Church. Access to the Mass has never been subject to a fee. It is simply a scam that should be avoided. The Archdiocese of Douala also confirmed on Facebook, regarding Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Cameroon, that no tickets would be sold and that admission to the celebrations is free.
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