Pope Leo XIV on Monday began a landmark visit to Algeria, where he called for forgiveness in a speech paying tribute to victims of the country's war of independence from France (1954-1962). The pontiff called for peace in all nations to prevail, in a trip overshadowed by the US-Israeli war in Iran and an extraordinary broadside against Leo by President Donald Trump.
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REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks as he opens trip in Algeria
France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines April 13, 2026 at 10:46 AM
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