country
Algeria
Summary
Algeria was part of Pope Leo XIV's April 2026 journey to Africa — the first papal visit to the country. It included a stop at the Basilica of St Augustine in Annaba, near the birthplace of the saint whose order the pope belongs to.
Key facts
- Continent
- Africa
- Papal visit
- April 2026 (first ever papal visit)
- Key stop
- Basilica of St Augustine, Annaba
The Algeria leg carried particular resonance for an Augustinian pope and included a meeting with the country's Muslim community.
Related travels
Sources
- Official sourceHoly See Press Office — Holy See Press Office — Daily Bulletin · Official bulletin, schedule and travel notices
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
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