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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: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On behalf of Algeria, its people, government, and institutions, I have the pleasure and honor of extending to you, Your Holiness Pope Leo, the warmest of welcomes to this land: a land of millennia-old civilization, a historic crossroads of cultures, and a land of profound authenticity and enriching...
Date of source: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Gavin D’Costa is emeritus professor of Catholic theology at the University of Bristol (UK) and currently teaches at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. A leading Catholic scholar in interreligious relations and the theology of religions, his many books include The Meeting of...
Date of source: Sunday, March 29, 2026
The Jerusalem Governorate reported that the Israeli occupation authorities have prevented the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and the Custode of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Ielpo, from reaching the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and celebrating the Palm Sunday Mass...
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: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will make an official visit to Algeria from April 13 to 15. This highly anticipated trip carries religious, symbolic, and diplomatic significance. As the event approaches, Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, outlined the main elements of the program and the objectives of...
Date of source: Monday, March 9, 2026
In Parliament and in churches, crucial discussions are underway regarding the new draft personal status law for Christians. This law is not just a legislative text but rather an attempt to strengthen the foundation of the Christian family in the face of contemporary challenges, from marriage crises...
Date of source: Sunday, March 8, 2026
Cardinal Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldean Church, expressed concern about the escalating tension and instability in Iraq, pointing out that the current circumstances are reminiscent of the difficult period experienced by Iraqis during the Second Gulf War in 2003, in which chaos and unrest prevailed.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.