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Catholicism was introduced in 1890 by [[Pallottine]] missionaries, establishing missions in [[Douala]] and [[Yaoundé]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Catholic Church in Cameroon: A Historical Overview |author=Ngala, J. |publisher=African Studies Press |year=2005 |isbn=978-9780234567}}</ref> The [[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Victories|Basilica of Our Lady of Victories]] in Yaoundé is a key pilgrimage site, drawing thousands annually.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What religion are Cameroonians? |url=https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/what-religion-are-cameroonians/ |publisher=Geographic Pedia |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Despite challenges like evangelical growth, secularization, and regional conflicts, the Church remains influential, advocating for peace amid the 2025 elections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon: Catholic Bishops urge President Biya to step aside ahead of October elections |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-01/cameroon-bishops-urge-biya-step-aside-elections.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Figures like [[Venerable Simon Mpeke]] (Baba Simon), declared venerable in 2023, inspire local devotion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Cameroon |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cameroon |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> | Catholicism was introduced in 1890 by [[Pallottine]] missionaries, establishing missions in [[Douala]] and [[Yaoundé]].<ref>{{Cite book |title=The Catholic Church in Cameroon: A Historical Overview |author=Ngala, J. |publisher=African Studies Press |year=2005 |isbn=978-9780234567}}</ref> The [[w:Basilica of Our Lady of Victories|Basilica of Our Lady of Victories]] in Yaoundé is a key pilgrimage site, drawing thousands annually.<ref>{{Cite web |title=What religion are Cameroonians? |url=https://www.ncesc.com/geographic-pedia/what-religion-are-cameroonians/ |publisher=Geographic Pedia |date=2024-06-24 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Despite challenges like evangelical growth, secularization, and regional conflicts, the Church remains influential, advocating for peace amid the 2025 elections.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cameroon: Catholic Bishops urge President Biya to step aside ahead of October elections |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-01/cameroon-bishops-urge-biya-step-aside-elections.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2025-01-10 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> Figures like [[Venerable Simon Mpeke]] (Baba Simon), declared venerable in 2023, inspire local devotion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Catholic Church in Cameroon |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_in_Cameroon |publisher=Wikipedia |date=2024-04-29 |access-date=2025-05-10}}</ref> | ||
{{Country | {{Country | ||
| country_name = | | country_name = Cameroon | ||
| continent = Africa | | continent = Africa | ||
| region = Central Africa | | region = Central Africa | ||