Pope Leo XIV frames Algeria trip as Gospel-led call for peace, not politics

On the plane to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV says he is not a politician and will continue to speak out for peace and dialogue, responding to questions about Donald Trump’s remarks; he emphasizes the Gospel’s message over politics and calls on world leaders to end wars and seek reconciliation, as his four-nation African pilgrimage emphasizes peace and interreligious dialogue. After landing in Algiers, he meets President Tebboune and visits the Martyrs’ Memorial as the trip proceeds toward deeper dialogue.