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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to Algeria.

Algeria–Holy See relations — Pope Leo XIV arrives in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to Algeria. He will visit Souk Ahras, the birthplace and home of St. Augustine of Hippo, namesake of the Augustinian

Published April 13, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Algeria–Holy See relations.

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to Algeria. He will visit Souk Ahras, the birthplace and home of St. Augustine of Hippo, namesake of the Augustinian Order, which Pope Leo is a part of. [https://apnews.com/article/africa-pope-leo-algeria-muslim-migration-ccf9458e288db4355f359ddf56668caf (AP)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-04-13).