Pope Leo wrapped up the first-ever papal visit to Algeria with an appeal for historical reconciliation, urging that grievances between nations and peoples should not be passed down through generations. Speaking in a country whose relationship with former colonial power France remains deeply fraught, the pontiff declared that "we cannot add resentment to resentment, generation after generation." The visit marks a significant moment in Catholic outreach to the Muslim-majority North African nation and signals the new pope's intent to prioritise dialogue across religious and cultural divides.