As Pope Leo XIV makes a historic visit to Algeria, in the spirit of interfaith dialogue, François Picard is pleased to welcome Father Fred Wekesa, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba. From his experience of living over a decade in Algeria, he challenges inherited narratives shaped by the violence of the 1990s, highlighting the present reality of coexistence and tolerance. He argues that interreligious dialogue must extend beyond institutions into families and daily life.
Interfaith dialogue: 'The messenger of peace in the name of Pope Leo XIV is coming to visit us'
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Thu 07:47 - Le Figaro
Macron expected in Rome this Thursday before a meeting with Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican
Thu 21:05 - Le Figaro
Algeria, end of life, Catholic schools… The challenges of the first meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Pope Leo XIV
Fri 05:57 - Le Figaro
During his visit to the Vatican, Emmanuel Macron will invite the Pope to France
Fri 14:54 - Euronews
France's Macron and Pope Leo XIV hold first meeting at the Vatican
Fri 15:35 - France 24
France's Macron talks war, peace and basketball with Pope Leo
Fri 16:27 - Euronews
Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions
Sat 17:30 - Al-Monitor
In fiery speech, Pope Leo says 'Enough to war!'
Sat 17:36 - Al-Monitor
Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks
Sat 19:09 - Washington Examiner
Pope Leo slams ‘demonic cycle of evil’ behind Iran war during sermon
Sat 20:47 - Al Jazeera English
Pope Leo urges world leaders to reject war and negotiate peace
Sun 02:40 - Fox News
Pope Leo calls out 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling Iran war in vigil for peace at St. Peter's Basilica
Mon 01:36 - Al-Monitor
Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him 'weak' on crime and 'terrible'
Mon 01:55 - Fox News
Trump accuses Pope Leo of being 'terrible' on foreign policy over pontiff's anti-war comments
Mon 05:05 - Middle East Eye
US Senator calls Trump’s attack on pope ‘abhorrent’
Mon 05:08 - Washington Examiner
Trump criticizes Pope Leo as ‘weak on crime’ and ‘terrible on foreign policy’
Mon 06:40 - Politico EU
‘Weak on Crime, Weak on Nuclear Weapons’: Trump attacks Pope Leo
Mon 06:46 - Washington Post
Trump attacks Pope Leo, taking credit for his election as bishop of Rome
Mon 07:36 - Al Jazeera English
Pope Leo heads to Algeria as he starts four-country Africa tour
Mon 07:40 - BBC Headlines
Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war
Mon 08:51 - DW All
Pope Leo starts first Africa tour
Mon 08:51 - DW Top
Pope Leo starts first Africa tour
Mon 08:51 - DW All
Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria
Mon 08:51 - DW Top
Pope Leo opens first African visit with stop in Algeria
Mon 08:55 - La Repubblica (IT)
The Pope in Algeria, first stop of 11 days in 4 African countries: "No to neocolonial temptations"
Mon 10:06 - France 24
On the ground: Pope Leo arrives in Algiers to start Africa tour
Mon 10:46 - France 24
REPLAY: Pope Leo XIV delivers remarks as he opens trip in Algeria
Mon 12:00 - Euronews
Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit
Mon 12:20 - France 24
Pope Leo XIV lands in Algeria for first-ever visit by a pontiff
Mon 17:08 - ANSA Main
The Pope in Algeria, the visit to the Great Mosque