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Pope Leo XIV departs for Algeria, beginning third apostolic journey

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘I am here among you as a pilgrim of peace’

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From left to right: Pope Leo XIV, St. Augustine of Hippo, and the Basilica of Notre Dame d'Afrique, a Catholic basilica in Algiers, Algeria. | Credit: Vatican Media; Public domain ; Canva Pro. Design done in Canva.

9 things to know about Pope Leo XIV’s Africa visit

Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a 10-day papal trip to four countries in Africa
Pope Leo XIV addresses diplomats in Algiers, Algeria, on April 13, 2026. | Credit: Marco Mancini/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘I am here among you as a pilgrim of peace’

The pontiff called for a world order that does not exclude the vulnerable and urged leaders to
Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Maqam Echahid Martyrs’ Monument in Algiers, Algeria, on April 13, 2026. | Credit: Marco Mancini/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: ‘The future belongs to men and women of peace’

At the Martyrs’ Monument in Algiers, the pope’s first message on Algerian soil was an appeal for
Pope Leo XIV departs from Rome for Algeria on April 13, 2026. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV departs for Algeria, beginning third apostolic journey

The 10-day Africa trip will take the pope to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. Pope Leo

Pope Leo XIV: Eucharist is ‘indispensable for Christian life’

“It is through the Eucharist that even our hands become ‘hands of the Risen One,’” the pope

Pope Leo XIV urges ceasefire, protection of civilians in war zones

On Divine Mercy Sunday, the pope prayed for Ukraine, Lebanon, and Sudan. VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo

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