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Date of source: Monday, May 25, 2026
After the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church officially recognized his holiness, the name of Anbā Sarabāmūn returned to the forefront of the ecclesiastical and spiritual scene. He is considered one of the most prominent figures in the history of the Coptic Church in Sudan and left a unique...
Date of source: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Pope Leo XIV’s April visit to Algeria exemplifies his continued commitment to interreligious dialogue, not only between religious institutions but also between Europe and the MENA region, enabling progress without erasing the painful historical memory of the colonial era. This approach aligns with...
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
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: Monday, April 13, 2026
The visit of Pope Leo XIV to the Great Mosque of Algiers marks an important moment in religious, diplomatic, and cultural relations. As part of his African tour, the stop symbolizes a commitment to strengthening dialogue between civilizations and faiths, carrying a message of peace and mutual...
Date of source: Sunday, August 17, 2025
The debate resurfaced in Tunisia over the Personal Status Code of 1956, at the time considered unprecedented in the Arab world, as it granted women advanced rights. Each time discussions arise about its development or amendment, civil society organizations call for their inclusion to help preserve...
Date of source: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A member of the Tunisian parliament, ʿAbd al-Sattār al-Zirāʿī, sparked a wave of controversy and faced significant criticism after raising the issue of polygamy, stating that it is a solution to many problems and that allowing it would be in the family’s interest.
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: Monday, March 16, 2026
After months of strained relations, Algeria and France have resumed diplomatic contact, as Foreign Ministers Aḥmad ʿAṭṭāf and Jean-Noël Barrot spoke on March 15 to relaunch cooperation. This renewed dialogue reflects a thaw following a prolonged diplomatic chill that began after Barrot’s April 2025...
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...
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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.