In Algeria, the Pope calls for forgiveness and reconciliation during a historic visit

Speaking at the Martyrs' Memorial in Algiers, the Pope paid tribute to those who died during the 1954-1962 independence war and called for forgiveness as a path to reconciliation. His visit comes at a sensitive time in Algeria-France relations, adding a diplomatic dimension to his message. This trip marks the beginning of a ten-day African tour that will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.