Pastoral Letter From the Bishop of Laghouat After the Pope’s Visit – Christians in Algeria, a ‘Grain of Incense’ in the ‘School of the Desert’

[Agenzia Fides] Laghouat — A month ago, Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Algerian soil. He encountered a people of deep faith and celebrated Mass in the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba. Prior to this, he had visited the archaeological site of ancient Hippo, the city where the saint of the “Confessions” and the “City of God” was bishop. In his homily, he made a powerful appeal to the local Christian community: “Dearest Christians of Algeria, you remain a humble and faithful sign of Christ’s love in this land. Bear witness

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