Pope Leo's Historic Visit to Algeria Spotlights Growing African Catholicism
Pope Leo embarks on his first African tour, starting with a visit to the majority-Muslim nation of Algeria. The Catholic Church's rapid expansion in Africa takes center stage.
As the fastest-growing region for the Catholic Church, Africa has taken on increasing significance on the global religious stage. Pope Leo is now embarking on his first official tour of the African continent, kicking things off with a visit to the majority-Muslim country of Algeria.
The pontiff's arrival in Algeria marks a symbolic milestone, as the Catholic Church continues to make major inroads across the African continent. Over the past several decades, Christianity has seen a dramatic surge in adherents, with the number of African Catholics more than doubling since 1980.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
