Pope Leo XIV celebrates a historic mass in a drenched basilica in Algiers

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: Algeria

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates a historic mass in a drenched basilica in Algiers

Pope Leo XIV celebrated a historic mass in a basilica in Algiers, marking the start of an eleven-day tour across four African countries. Despite the rain, he called for peace and coexistence between Christians and Muslims amid global tensions. Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, welcomed the pope and accompanied him during his visit.

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