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Archbishop Nicolas Lhernould called Pope Leo XIV’s Algeria trip historic and spiritually focused, highlighting the Pope’s Augustinian roots and central message of convivium—living together—as a foundation for peaceful coexistence and a lasting impact on Algeria’s Church and society.
On the return flight to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV called his Algeria Apostolic Journey a special personal blessing and a wonderful opportunity to build bridges and promote dialogue, thanking Algerian authorities and the local Catholic community; he highlighted St. Augustine's legacy, noted the importance of peaceful coexistence with Muslims, and said the mosque visit underscored that people of different beliefs can live together in peace.
Two suicide bombers blew themselves up in Blida, near Algiers, as Pope Leo XIV began his historic visit to Algeria, with authorities saying no link to the papal visit has been established and security was tight. Video footage showed two bodies in the street; the African Union briefly condemned the attack before retracting it. Attacks of this kind are rare in Algeria, the last suicide attack recorded in 2020.
Pope Leo XIV visited Algeria to honor Augustine the African, highlighting the saint’s North African roots as a bridge for interreligious dialogue. He met with President Tebboune, attended Mass in Annaba at the Basilica of St. Augustine, and spoke of peace and reconciliation, with thousands of pilgrims—including Muslims—participating in the events. A book on Augustine’s African heritage was also noted in coverage.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country as part of an 11‑day Africa tour that underscores Africa’s rising importance for Catholicism, with a growing Catholic population, new dioceses, and a focus on peace and interfaith dialogue across stops in Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.
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.
Pope Leo XIV will become the first pope to visit Algeria (April 13–15), touring the Great Mosque of Algiers, the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa and Annaba to frame the trip as a milestone for interfaith dialogue and Vatican-Algeria ties. The visit comes amid Algeria’s restrictive religious environment and a small Catholic community, and it ties Saint Augustine’s legacy to a broader symbol of reconciliation, while acknowledging the country’s history with Christian communities and the martyrs of Algeria.
Pope Leo begins an 11‑day, four‑country Africa tour—Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea—his first major visit to the continent since taking office, to highlight Africa's fast‑growing Catholic Church (about 288 million believers, roughly one‑fifth of all Catholics) and to push peace, migration and interfaith dialogue; the itinerary includes a Mass in Bamenda, a visit to the Great Mosque of Algiers, meetings with bishops and stops at a psychiatric hospital and a prison, covering nearly 18,000 km across 11 cities with around 25 speeches, underscoring the Vatican's prioritization of Africa amid rights and governance concerns in some host countries.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni outlined Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day Apostolic Journey (April 13–23) to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, with addresses in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish and focus on peace, migration, the environment, youth and the family. It will be the pope’s longest trip yet, his first visit to Algeria and decades-long first visits to the other countries, featuring a diverse delegation and an in-flight press conference on the return.
Researchers in northeastern Algeria found the country’s first plesiosaur fossil at Djebel Essen in the Upper Coniacian Essen Formation during 2025 fieldwork, a discovery that fills a gap in North Africa’s marine reptile record and sheds new light on Cretaceous marine ecosystems; the specimen is identified as Elasmosauridae indet., highlighting plesiosaur distribution in ancient North African seas.
Pope Leo XIV will undertake a 10-day pastoral visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13-23, marking his first Africa trip as pope; the itinerary includes Algiers and Annaba; Yaoundé, Bamenda and Douala; Luanda, Muxima and Saurimo; and Malabo, Mongomo and Bata. The visit highlights Africa's growing importance to the Catholic Church, which is home to about 20% of the world's Catholics; the official schedule has not yet been released.
Algeria's parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonization a 'state crime,' demanding an apology and full compensation, amid ongoing tensions over historical grievances and recent diplomatic disputes.
Algeria's National Assembly voted to declare France's colonization a crime, demanding restitution and redress for colonial-era injustices, in a move that France criticizes as hostile, reflecting ongoing tensions over historical grievances.
Algeria's parliament voted to declare France's colonization a crime, demanding restitution and reparations for colonial-era wrongs, in a move that France criticizes as hostile, amid ongoing tensions over historical grievances.
Zinedine Zidane watched his son Luca Zidane play as Algeria's goalkeeper in their 3-0 win over Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations, with Luca making key saves and Algeria starting the tournament strongly.