Algeria News » Annaba News Algeria » Annaba » History: In Algeria, the pope follows in the footsteps of the country's Christian history and reaches out to Muslims
On Monday, Leo XIV will become the first pontiff in history to visit Algeria, birthplace of the renowned Christian philosopher Saint Augustine. It was in Hippo, now Annaba, that the theologian wrote ...
News Algeria » Annaba » History: In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit.
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Pope Leo XIV honors St. Augustine during historic pilgrimage in Algeria
Pope Leo XIV visited Annaba, Algeria, to honor St. Augustine, emphasizing themes of peace and coexistence during his historic pilgrimage, part of his first Africa tour.
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where There Is Conflict the Church Brings Reconciliation
At the Basilica of St. Augustine, the pontiff urged Christians to bear witness through 'simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day.' ...
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Leo XIV in Annaba, following in Saint Augustine's footsteps: May ‘the Lord’s grace makes the desert blossom’
The Augustinian pope is the first pontiff to visit the birthplace of the Bishop of Hippo. This morning, he visited the home of the Little Sisters of the Poor, saying that God's heart is with the ...
News Algeria » Annaba » History: For Leo, first Augustinian pope, Algeria trip marks a spiritual homecoming
"[St.] Augustine was a bridge-builder and Leo sees himself also as a bridge-builder, so going back to Hippo is really him enacting what is important to him in a symbolic gesture," said Augustinian Fr.
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Pope Leo to make history as he begins 11-day tour of four African nations
Pope Leo XIV has begun his 11-day tour of four African nations — Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea — that will bring history’s first U.S.-born pope deep into the growing heart of the ...
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Pope Leo arrives in Algeria on first-ever papal visit to the country
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on the morning of April 13, becoming the first pope to make an apostolic journey to the North Africa nation.
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies” in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President ...
News Algeria » Annaba » History: Explore the Soul of Algeria: From Constantine to Annaba
ALGERIA, AFR (7News) — From the soaring bridges of Constantine to the sparkling beaches and mountain vistas of Annaba, eastern Algeria reveals a landscape shaped by history and alive with culture.