{"id":6178,"date":"2026-04-13T18:33:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T18:33:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=6178"},"modified":"2026-07-19T17:48:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T17:48:51","slug":"pope-leo-xiv-i-have-come-as-a-pilgrim-of-peace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/04\/13\/pope-leo-xiv-i-have-come-as-a-pilgrim-of-peace\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Leo XIV: \u201cI Have Come as a Pilgrim of Peace\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Pope Leo XIV delivered a universal message of peace and justice Monday from Algiers, where he is carrying out a three\u2011day state visit. Speaking before a large audience at the Djama\u00e2 El Djaza\u00efr cultural complex\u2014hosting Algerian authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps\u2014the Pontiff advocated for a culture of peace, fairer justice and greater solidarity in the construction of a more united world.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have come among you as a pilgrim of peace, eager to meet the noble Algerian people. We are all brothers and sisters,\u201d he declared at the outset, underscoring the symbolic weight of his journey and his desire for the visit to stand as a sign of reconciliation in a world plagued by conflict and misunderstanding.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn a world filled with conflict and misunderstanding, let us meet one another and strive for mutual understanding, recognizing that we are all one family and one human community,\u201d he added, expressing hope that the visit become a beacon of hope amid multiplying global crises. In a context marked by tensions and wars, the Pope called for overcoming mistrust to revive dialogue, insisting that globalization, if guided properly, can ensure a more equitable distribution of resources. He urged the building of a dynamic, free society sustained by the energy of young people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Values of the Algerian People Praised<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Pontiff recalled that he had already visited the city of Annaba twice, in 2001 and 2013, and in his address he highlighted the resilience of the Algerian people. \u201cThis is a people unbroken by hardship, animated by a spirit of solidarity, hospitality and communal life woven into the daily existence of millions of humble and upright individuals,\u201d he said, emphasizing that true strength lies in refusing to sacrifice citizens\u2019 dignity for narrow interests.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Leo XIV also praised the values of Algerian society, built on modest, conscientious citizens. \u201cI have received many testimonies showing how the Algerian people display great generosity toward both their compatriots and foreigners. This reflects a hospitality deeply rooted in Arab and Berber communities\u2014a sacred duty that we would wish to see taken up everywhere as a core social value,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n<p>In the afternoon, Leo XIV visited the Great Mosque of Algiers, describing it as a spiritual space where many come to pray in order to \u201cfind the presence of God in their lives.\u201d Expressing gratitude for the warm welcome extended by Algeria, he said he was delighted to return to a country he described as the land of his \u201cspiritual father, Saint Augustine.\u201d He recalled his membership in the Augustinian order and underscored Augustine\u2019s key role in shaping his religious thought and spiritual heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pope Leo XIV delivered a universal message of peace and justice Monday from Algiers, where he is carrying out a three\u2011day state visit. 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