Abstract/Sommario: Pierre Claverie (1938-1996), Bishop of Oran (1981-1996), Algeria, was one of the nineteen Catholic religious figures killed in Algeria during the period of violence in that country in the 1990s. Born in colonial Algeria, Claverie tried to build bridges between Muslim and Christian communities. When he became a bishop, Claverie applied for Algerian citizenship to emphasize the enduring ties that bound him to his country. Because Algerian Christians are only several thousands, and mostl ...; [Leggi tutto...]
Pierre Claverie (1938-1996), Bishop of Oran (1981-1996), Algeria, was one of the nineteen Catholic religious figures killed in Algeria during the period of violence in that country in the 1990s. Born in colonial Algeria, Claverie tried to build bridges between Muslim and Christian communities. When he became a bishop, Claverie applied for Algerian citizenship to emphasize the enduring ties that bound him to his country. Because Algerian Christians are only several thousands, and mostly foreigners, in Algeria the Church primarily understands the significance of its presence there in terms of its relations with Muslims. Living together with Muslims led the Church of Algeria to commit itself to a variety of activities such as education of women, receiving and helping the handicapped, and giving academic help to disadvantaged children. Pierre Claverie left us some innovative thoughts on the mission.