Algeria

Pope Leo XIV visits the archaeological site of the ancient city of Hippo in Annaba, home to St. Augustine, on April 14, 2026 on the second day of his three-day Apostolic Journey to Algeria. The Pope layed out a wreath of flowers and paused to pray briefly amidst the ancient stones in the land walked on by his spiritual father. He then planted an olive tree. The ancient Roman city of Hippo Regius (also known as Hippo or Hippone), located in modern-day Annaba is famous as the diocese of St. Augustine, a Church Father (5th century). Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV visits the archaeological site of the ancient city of Hippo in Annaba, home to St. Augustine, on April 14, 2026 Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Algeria activates the legacy of Augustine

TrailsApril 23, 2026

Algeria develops a route of Saint Augustine, linking history, identity, and territory while reclaiming his African origins as a cultural journey

Clementines Wilkopix - Shutterstock

The story of the clementine at the crossroads of Algeria

Food and DrinkApril 22, 2026

The clementine was born in colonial Algeria, where culture, science, and nature met, turning a simple observation into a fruit with global impact

Fra Angelico - Conversion de Saint Augustin Public Domain

Reluctant roads: Reimagining an Augustinian Camino

StoriesApril 21, 2026

Tracing Augustine’s journeys reveals an unconventional “Camino”: not a devotional route, but an interior geography shaped by restlessness, displacement, and the search for meaning

Timimoun oasis, Algeria Sofoklo - Shutterstock

Mawlid in Algeria: A Celebration in Motion

TrailsJune 26, 2025

Mawlid is a ritual journey, often repeated across generations, that reveals how deeply pilgrimage culture is embedded in Algeria’s spiritual landscape

Couscous grains LARISA DUKA - Shutterstock

Couscous: The Berber Grain Linking the Maghreb

Food and DrinkJune 25, 2025

A cultural journey through cous cous, the ancestral Berber grain that unites the Maghreb and endures through time with identity, community, and tradition

Historical picture, Charles de Foucauld Public Domain

Charles de Foucauld: Explorer, Cartographer, and Pilgrim of the Sahara

StoriesJune 24, 2025

Discover the extraordinary journey of Charles de Foucauld—soldier, explorer, and spiritual hermit—who lived among the Tuareg in the Sahara, choosing simplicity, presence, and intercultural dialogue over conquest

Mediterranean finger food Gulcin Ragiboglu - Shutterstock

Mediterranean Finger Food: Origins, Traditions, and Regional Variations

Food and DrinkMay 28, 2025

Mediterranean finger food: discover its origins, cultural roots, and tasty traditions from Italy to North Africa in every bite.

Beautiful carvings and chandeliers in Great Mosque of Tlemcen Cortyn - Shutterstock

The Great Mosque of Tlemcen: A Landmark of Sufism and Islamic Art

StoriesNovember 29, 2024

Situated in the historic city of Tlemcen in northwestern Algeria, the Great Mosque of Tlemcen is a remarkable expression of Islamic architectural splendor.