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Pope Leo XIV Visits Annaba on Second Day of Algeria Trip
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Annaba, Algeria, on Tuesday, the second day of his trip to the North African nation. The visit marks the first by a pope to Algeria, which is the opening stop on a tour of four African countries. The pontiff plans to visit historical sites and a Catholic-run center for elderly Muslims.
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# Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Annaba Pope Leo XIV arrived in the city of Annaba on Tuesday. The arrival occurred on the second day of his trip to Algeria. Pope Leo XIV became the first pope to visit Algeria on Monday.
Algeria was the opening stop on Pope Leo XIV's tour of four African nations. Pope Leo XIV is 70 years old. Pope Leo XIV made recent exhortations for peace in the Middle East.
Trump accused Pope Leo XIV of 'toying with a country (Iran) that wants a nuclear weapon' before Leo's trip.
US President Donald Trump said he was 'not a big fan' of Pope Leo XIV before Leo's trip. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had 'nothing to apologise for' following an outcry. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Pope Leo XIV was 'wrong'.
Pope Leo XIV told reporters aboard the papal plane en route to Algiers that 'The Gospel says... blessed are the peacemakers.' "I have no fear, neither of the Trump administration, nor speaking out loudly about the message of the Gospel."
Overnight, US Vice President JD Vance urged the Vatican to "stick to matters of morality" amid the escalating row.
and American bishops expressed their support for Pope Leo XIV.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called US President Donald Trump's remarks 'unacceptable'.
Activities in Annaba Pope Leo XIV will visit vestiges of Annaba's past.
Pope Leo XIV will visit a reception centre run by Catholic nuns for impoverished elderly people, mostly Muslims, in Annaba. Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Mass at the hilltop Basilica of Saint Augustine in the presence of clergy from across Africa.
Annaba was formerly known as the ancient Roman city of Hippo.
