Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, Archbishop of Algiers, speaks to Vatican News following the official announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Algeria in April. By Jean-Charles Putzolu Appointed Archbishop of Algiers in 2021 by Pope Francis, after spending nine years leading the Diocese of Oran, Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco will welcome Pope Leo XIV to Algeria on … Read more
The Holy See Press Office announces Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming Apostolic Journeys: ten days in Africa, between Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea, in April; one day in the Principality of Monaco at the end of March; and six days in Spain, between Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands archipelago, in June. Vatican News Pope … Read more
The local Church in Monaco is looking forward with joyful expectation to the upcoming Apostolic Journey of Pope Leo XIV, with civil and ecclesial authorities highlighting the historic nature of the papal visit. By Alexandra Sirgant State and ecclesiastical authorities in Monaco are delighted at the prospect of receiving a Sovereign Pontiff for the first … Read more
The Holy Father will undertake his first pastoral visit to the continent of Africa as pontiff April 13–23, beginning with a stop in Algeria. The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will undertake his first pastoral visit to Africa as pontiff April 13–23. In a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the Holy See … Read more