Love, grace and world peace: how an African saint has shaped Pope Leo’s worldview

The Conversation | 14.04.2026 20:13
Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa has started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers is an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop is also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a member of.