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PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa

Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April.

Pope Leo XIV toured several major religious sites in Algeria on April 13 and 14, visiting with the local Catholic community and meeting with Islamic dignitaries during the first leg of his papal trip to Africa.

The Holy Father is scheduled to continue his visit with trips to Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon on his first apostolic journey to the continent lasting April 13–23.

Here is a look at the popeʼs time in Algeria in photos:

Pope Leo XIV arrives at El Mouradia Presidential Palace in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV arrives at El Mouradia Presidential Palace in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the Presidential Palace in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the Presidential Palace in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV stands with Rector Mohamed Mamoun Al Qasimi at the Great Mosque in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV stands with Rector Mohamed Mamoun Al Qasimi at the Great Mosque in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV stands with Rector Mohamed Mamoun Al Qasimi and others at the Great Mosque in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV stands with Rector Mohamed Mamoun Al Qasimi and others at the Great Mosque in Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV stands with guests at the Great Mosque of Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV stands with guests at the Great Mosque of Algiers, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV visits a monument to those who perished at sea at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV visits a monument to those who perished at sea at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets young Catholics at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets young Catholics at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets a member of the Algerian Catholic community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV greets a member of the Algerian Catholic community at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV speaks at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Augustinian Missionary Sisters’ Center for Hospitality and Friendship near Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Augustinian Missionary Sisters’ Center for Hospitality and Friendship near Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV prays at the Augustinian Missionary Sisters' Center for Hospitality and Friendship near Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV prays at the Augustinian Missionary Sisters’ Center for Hospitality and Friendship near Algiers, Algeria, Monday, April 13, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV visits the historic archeological site of Hippo in modern-day Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV visits the historic archeological site of Hippo in modern-day Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV visits with residents of a care home for the elderly in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV visits with residents of a care home for the elderly in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV says Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives a painting at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media
Pope Leo XIV receives a painting at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

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