Pope Leo XIV began the first papal visit ever to Algeria this week, opening his Africa tour with meetings in Algiers and Annaba. The two-day visit highlights Christian-Muslim dialogue, shared history, and Algeria’s role as the birthplace of St Augustine, linking faith, memory and modern cooperation.
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First-ever papal visit to Algeria opens a new chapter in dialogue

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Pope Leo XIV began the first papal visit ever to Algeria this week, opening his Africa tour with meetings in Algiers and Annaba. The two-day visit highlights Christian-Muslim dialogue, shared history, and Algeria’s role as the birthplace of St Augustine, linking faith, memory and modern cooperation.

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