Date of source: Thursday, April 16, 2026
In this interview, the rector of the Grand Mosque of Paris, Chems-Eddine Hafiz (Shams al-Dīn Ḥāfiẓ), discusses Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Algeria from April 13 to 15.
He reflects on the state of Franco-Algerian relations and the anti-Algerian sentiment in France. He believes that the point of no...
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: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
During his official visit to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV expressed deep gratitude to the Algerian authorities in Annaba for the warm welcome he had received. The visit, described as historic, is part of an African tour and marks an important moment of dialogue and rapprochement between peoples. During a...
Date of source: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On Tuesday, April 14, the papal visit continues in Algeria with a trip to the city of Annaba, formerly known as Hippo, a city linked to the history of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
Date of source: Friday, April 10, 2026
His Eminence Prof. Dr. Naẓīr Muḥammad ʿAyyād, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, extended his sincere congratulations to His Holiness Pope Tawāḍrūs II and all Christian denominations for the glorious occasion of Easter.
Date of source: Monday, April 6, 2026
The Center for Christian-Muslim Understanding and Partnership (CCMUP) organized the closing ceremony of the project "Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding" in the province of Alexandria, with the participation of Archbishop Sāmī Fawzī, Archbishop of the Province of Alexandria of the Anglican...
Date of source: Sunday, March 8, 2026
On Saturday evening, the Evangelical Church in al-Warāq held a Ramaḍān iftar meal, in partnership with the Dialogue Committee of the Cairo Evangelical Synod, with the presence of a number of Islamic and Christian religious leaders, alongside members of the community, political figures, and...
Date of source: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Grand Imām of Al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, received a telephone call from Pope Tawāḍrūs II of the Coptic Orthodox Church to congratulate him on the occasion of ʿEīd al-Fiṭr.
Date of source: Monday, March 16, 2026
The logo for the apostolic journey to Algeria is based on an ancient bas-relief showing two doves drinking from the same cup, symbolizing peace and unity. It also includes the Chi Rho, an ancient Christian symbol, and the map of Algeria, according to the Vatican statement published on Monday.
Date of source: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Bishop Emmanuel ʿAyyād of the Diocese of Ṭība (Thebes) for Coptic Catholics paid a friendly visit to Grand Imām of al-Azhar, Dr. Aḥmad al-Ṭayyib, to check on his health after he recently suffered a health issue.