Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
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Pope Leo began an 11-day, four-country Africa tour, starting with Algeria.
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Pope Leo has begun a four-country Africa tour, with his first stop in Algeria. This extensive trip will also take the pontiff to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The visit marks a significant engagement with the African continent by the head of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo's tour is scheduled to last 11 days as he travels through these four nations.
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