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Pope Leo has begun an 11-day African tour with a visit to Algeria, the first by a Catholic pontiff. The trip aims to promote peace, interfaith dialogue and highlight Africa's growing importance to the Church. The Pope is expected to address issues like migration, stability and corruption. Despite Algeria having a small Catholic population, the visit is seen as a powerful gesture of unity between Christians and Muslims. Elvis Presslin spoke to Father Hugh O'Connor, Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference
By SAfmPope Leo has begun an 11-day African tour with a visit to Algeria, the first by a Catholic pontiff. The trip aims to promote peace, interfaith dialogue and highlight Africa's growing importance to the Church. The Pope is expected to address issues like migration, stability and corruption. Despite Algeria having a small Catholic population, the visit is seen as a powerful gesture of unity between Christians and Muslims. Elvis Presslin spoke to Father Hugh O'Connor, Secretary General of the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference

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