Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first words after he lands on Algerian soil, which is an appeal for mutual forgiveness as the key to building the future.

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In his first address in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV reiterates that God wants peace for all nations—a peace that is “an expression of justice and dignity"—and encourages the Algerian people to continue to keep God as a central place in their heritage.

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The 10-day Africa trip will take the pope to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

During the flight to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV responds to questions regarding US President Donald Trump's recent statements, saying he is "not a politician" and that he will "continue to speak strongly against war, seeking to promote peace and dialogue."

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In Angola, the countdown to the much-anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV has begun. Pope Leo will be in Angola from 18 to 21 April. It is an event that has galvanised the whole country into action—from government officials to the Catholic hierarchy, the faithful and religious institutions across the country.

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On the papal flight to Algeria, journalists present Pope Leo with a drawing from young patients at the Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome.

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Pope Leo XIV departs from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport as he begins his third and longest-yet Apostolic Journey, which takes him to four countries on the African continent: Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.

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Trump’s social media broadside and comments to reporters came as the pope prepared to depart for an 11-day trip to Africa.

Follow here for live updates of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Africa from April 13–23.

Second Sunday of Easter (or Sunday of Divine Mercy) Forgiveness is the conduit through which God's mercy delivers peace to a sinner.  While sin instills fear in our hearts and drives us into hiding, the resurrected Jesus met...