More than 120,000 people have joined Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon for an open-air Mass, the biggest crowd so far during his 11-day Africa tour.

Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion on Thursday.

Jubliant crowds welcomed Pope Leo as he arrived at the Japoma Stadium.

Standing in his vehicle - known as the Popemobile - the pontiff waved at the droves of people waiting for his entrance.

Some worshippers camped outside the premises on Thursday night in a bid to get a prime spot for the pontiff's address, with some having been there for more than 24 hours.