Algeria–Holy See relations
Although Islam is the state religion of Algeria, the Holy See has maintained a comparatively good relationship with the Algerian authorities, with Léon-Étienne Duval being famously recognized as the "bishop of Muslims" after the departure of French colonists.
Christianity in Algeria
Since Independence, there has been a rise of Islamic fundamentalism. The 1996 murder of Pierre Claverie, bishop of Oran was an act of violence by Islamic extremist terrorists against the Christian community.Translated from : Introduction and Christianisme en Algérie sectionsVöcking, Hans. "Algeria." In "The Encyclopedia of Christianity", edited by Erwin Fahlbusch and Geoffrey William Bromiley, 39-40. Vol. 1. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1999.