Discover the history, culture, and spirit of Saint Augustine's homeland through our articles and travel guides.
Algeria is one of the most misunderstood destinations on earth. Travellers who go come back changed — by the ruins, the food, the people, and the sheer scale of the country. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
Most people assume Saint Augustine was Roman or Italian. The truth is far more interesting — and it begins in a small mountain town in modern-day Algeria.
In April 2026, Pope Leo XIV made history as the first pope to visit Algeria — arriving in Annaba, the ancient Hippo Regius, where Saint Augustine served as bishop for 40 years.