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Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says. Grouped from 5 articles across 5 sources.

5 reports5 sourcesApr 13, 2026, 11:56 AM
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BBC NewsApr 13, 2026, 11:56 AM

Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

DWApr 13, 2026, 8:51 AM

Pope Leo starts first Africa tour

Africa is the fastest-growing region within the Catholic Church. The pontiff is launching his first African tour with a visit to Algeria, a majority Muslim country.

Al JazeeraApr 13, 2026, 7:36 AM

Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour

The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.

The Straits TimesApr 13, 2026, 12:07 AM

Pope Leo begins 10-day Africa tour as Trump attacks Church leader

More than 20 per cent of the world’s Catholics live in Africa, according to Vatican statistics.

Fox NewsApr 12, 2026, 8:00 PM

Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV begins a four-nation African visit Monday, traveling to the fastest-growing continent for the Catholic Church on his fourth foreign trip.

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