Japoma Stadium

Japoma Stadium is a stadium located in Douala, Cameroon. It recently served as the venue for a large open-air mass led by Pope Leo XIV. The event, drawing approximately 120,000 attendees, was the largest gathering during the Pope's 11-day Africa tour. Believers began arriving at the stadium on Thursday, even sleeping outside overnight, to secure a spot for the Friday mass. The Pope's visit and the mass at Japoma Stadium are newsworthy due to the significant number of attendees and the Pope's message of peace and rejection of violence, particularly relevant in light of the decade-long rebellion in Cameroon's Anglophone region. The stadium's role in hosting such a large and significant religious event highlights its importance as a major venue in Douala.