Pope Leo XIV has visited Algeria’s Grand Mosque, standing in silent reflection beside its imam.
The visit to the Mosque of Algiers, the third largest mosque in the world after those in Mecca and Medina, took place on April 13 at the start of the Pope’s African itinerary. According to Vatican News, the Pontiff removed his shoes in accordance with protocol before entering and remained inside for just under 10 minutes, several of which were spent in “silent reflection” beside Imam Mohamed Mamoun al Qasimi and before the mihrab.
