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Pope's First Africa Trip Starts in Muslim Algeria

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Pope Leo begins his first tour of Africa this week. His first stop is Algeria, a country where most people are Muslim. The Catholic Church is growing faster in Africa than anywhere else in the world. The Pope's visit highlights this expansion. The trip aims to build connections between religions. Algeria will be the starting point for a tour expected to focus on unity and growth.