During a visit to Algeria, Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian pope, has made a historic journey to Annaba, the site of ancient Hippo where Saint Augustine once ministered. Addressing a small Christian community in a predominantly Muslim nation, he shared with ‘the beloved children of the Church in Algeria’ the three essential aspects of the Christian life - prayer, charity, and unity. He highlighted the church’s role as a quiet but faithful witness, encouraging believers to persevere and trust in God’s ability to bring new life even in difficult circumstances. His message underlined the call to unity and reconciliation, offering encouragement to communities seeking to live out their faith amid hardship and to be a sign of hope in a divided world. He reminded them, ‘In the desert (which covers a great part of Algeria’s territory) no one can survive alone.’