Pope Leo begins Africa tour with visit to Algeria

Pope Leo XIV has embarked on an 11-day tour of Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, where over 20% of the world’s Catholics reside. His itinerary includes 25 speeches addressing diverse issues such as political corruption and Catholic-Muslim dialogue. Notably, this marks the first papal visit to predominantly Muslim Algeria, where he will engage with both Christian and Muslim communities. The tour highlights Africa’s growing significance in the Catholic Church, with millions of new baptisms reported in recent years.

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