Pope Leo XIV Begins Africa Tour, Emphasizes Continent's Importance

Pope Leo XIV began an 11-day, four-country tour of Africa, making his first papal visit to Algeria and emphasizing the continent's growing importance to the Catholic Church and calling for peace amidst global conflicts.

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• Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church
• Pope starts Africa tour in Algeria and calls for peace against Iran war’s backdrop - AP News
• Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
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