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Pope walks in Augustine's footsteps as Algeria trip draws to an end
The pontiff urged Algeria’s leaders to widen civic participation and told Christians to be a humble sign of Christ’s love.
- On Tuesday, April 14, Pope Leo XIV became the first pontiff to visit Algeria, traveling to Annaba—the ancient Roman city of Hippo—to honor Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- During his visit, Pope Leo focused his message on the transformation of the human heart, urging Algeria's leaders 'not to fear' greater public participation and calling for a 'vibrant, dynamic and free civil society.'
- Monday's events were marred by two suicide attacks in Blida, some 45km from Algiers, and sharp criticism from President Donald Trump, who called Leo 'wrong' and 'weak.'
- Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called Trump's remarks 'unacceptable,' while US Vice President JD Vance urged the Vatican to 'stick to matters of morality,' though Leo told reporters he had 'nothing to fear.'
- Leo returned to Algiers on Tuesday evening and is scheduled to depart for Cameroon on Wednesday, April 15, continuing his 11-day African tour with planned visits to Angola and Equatorial Guinea.
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