Pope visits Africa and calls for peace in Algeria against Iran war’s backdrop
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.
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AI-generatedPope 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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5 extractedPope Leo XIV called for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies”.
Leo tied his appeal for peace to Algeria’s struggle for independence from France.
Trump said he didn’t think Leo was doing a good job as pope.
Leo's trip includes Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday, April 13, 2026.