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Pope Leo XIV heads to Algeria, first stop of African tour

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Pope Leo XIV begins an 11-day tour of Africa on Monday, his first major international trip since becoming pontiff and the first ever by a leader of the

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  1. Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip

    Headline from Fox News ·

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    Pope Leo XIV heads to Algeria, first stop of African tour

    Headline from Digital Journal ·

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  1. The Conversation US

    Pope Leo’s visit to Africa: theology scholar outlines 3 realities the Catholic church must face (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Pope Leo’s Africa visit offers a powerful historical reminder of the continent’s foundational role in shaping the early church.

  2. America Magazine

    Pope Leo’s first trip to Africa: what you need to know (opens America Magazine)

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    America Magazine's feed description

    Pope Leo sets out on a 10-day visit to Africa on April 13. He will visit four countries: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea.

  3. Fox News

    Pope Leo XIV to visit fastest-growing Catholic continent during 4-nation Africa trip (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV embarks on a four-nation Africa visit starting in Algeria Monday. The trip highlights peace, migration and the Catholic Church's rapid growth across the continent.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.

  5. The Guardian

    Pope Leo visits Algeria in sign of Africa’s growing importance to Catholic church (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Pontiff makes first papal visit to country as he starts 11-day tour that will also include stops in Cameroon and Angola

  6. Deutsche Welle

    Pope Leo opens Africa trip in Algeria (opens Deutsche Welle)

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  7. Digital Journal

    Pope Leo XIV heads to Algeria, first stop of African tour (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Pope Leo XIV begins an 11-day tour of Africa on Monday, his first major international trip since becoming pontiff and the first ever by a leader of the

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