Pope Leo XIV began his trip to Africa Monday, landing in Algeria, the ancient home of St. Augustine of Hippo, bringing peaceful messages.

From April 13 to 23, Pope Léon XIV is set to visit Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. The trip symbolizes the shift in the center of gravity of the Catholic Church,…

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.