Date of source: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Algeria carried profound symbolic, cultural, and political significance, far beyond a routine diplomatic visit. A powerful image came to define the entire visit: the Pope praying at the Great Mosque of Algiers alongside its rector, Mohamed Mamoune El Kacimi El Hassini (...
Date of source: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Pope Leo XIV is preparing to visit Algeria. The visit was announced at the beginning of February and "will contribute to the strengthening of friendly ties and mutual respect between Algeria and the Vatican," according to the new Holy See Ambassador to Algeria, Javier Herrera Corona, who handed...