Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, becoming the first pontiff to travel to the country and opening an 11-day tour...

Pope Leo XIV has begun a landmark visit to Algeria, becoming the first pontiff to travel to the country and opening an 11-day tour across Africa focused on interfaith dialogue and regional outreach. The visit is being closely watched as an effort to strengthen ties between Christian and Muslim communities at a time of heightened global tensions. It also carries strong symbolic weight, honouring the legacy of Saint Augustine, one of Christianity’s most influential thinkers, who was born in what is now Algeria. Algeria marks the first stop of a broader African journey that will also take the pope to Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. The tour underscores Africa’s growing importance within the Catholic Church, both in...