The Guardian Australia
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Pope Leo XIV begins 11-day Africa tour, starts in Algeria
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday for his first papal visit, starting an 11-day tour of Africa to emphasize its growing importance to the Catholic Church. The trip highlights the continent's 20% share of the global Catholic population and aims to strengthen interfaith bonds. Algeria, the pope's first stop, is significant as the birthplace of Saint Augustine.
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