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Pope Leo visits Algeria, marking first papal trip
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
Summary: Pope Leo XIV arrives in Algeria for his first papal visit, calling for peace during his 11-day African tour.
WHO: Pope Leo XIV
WHAT: first papal visit to Algeria
WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 12:26 PM ET
WHERE: Algeria
WHY: Part of a scheduled process to emphasize Africa's importance to the Catholic church.
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