Pope visits Africa and calls for peace in Algeria against Iran war’s backdrop

Associated Press (AP) DiplomaticNews ReportEN 8 min read 100% complete April 13, 2026 at 03:23 PM

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on April 13, 2026, for an 11-day apostolic journey to four African nations, including Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. This marks the first papal visit to Algeria. The Pope is promoting Christian-Muslim coexistence and honoring St. Augustine, a locally born religious figure. His visit coincides with heightened global conflict and follows criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Pope's stance on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Pope Leo XIV defended the Vatican's peace appeals as rooted in the Gospel and linked his call for peace to Algeria's struggle for independence.

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Pope Leo XIV called for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies”.

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Leo tied his appeal for peace to Algeria’s struggle for independence from France.

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Trump said he didn’t think Leo was doing a good job as pope.

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Leo's trip includes Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday, April 13, 2026.

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France 30% St. Augustine 30% Cameroon 40% Angola 40% Equatorial Guinea 40% United States 50% Iran 60% Donald Trump ×370% Algeria ×680% Pope Leo XIV ×690%

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pope leo xiv 100% peace 80% africa 80% algeria 70% donald trump 60% christian-muslim coexistence 60% neocolonial tendencies 50% u.s.-israeli war with iran 50% apostolic journey 40%