Editorial Discusses Pope's Potential Visit to Algeria and Message of Saint Augustine

An editorial from Le Figaro discusses a potential visit by Pope Léon XIV to Algeria, portraying him as a pilgrim of peace and dialogue who would likely remind Algerian authorities of their duty to respect religious and political freedoms.

12 Apr, 08:29 — 12 Apr, 08:29

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Leo XIV to make history with first-ever papal visit to Algeria

No pope has ever set foot in Algeria. That changes on Monday, when Pope Leo XIV opens an African tour with a two-day visit to the Muslim-majority country. The Vatican frames it as a milestone for interfaith dialogue. Algiers, increasingly isolated on the world stage, has its own reasons to welcome the publicity.

By Stéphanie TROUILLARD

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Editorial Discusses Pope's Potential Visit to Algeria and Message of Saint Augustine

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L’éditorial d’Étienne de Montety : « Pape en Algérie, le message de saint Augustin »

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