During a meeting overseen by Minister of Religious Affairs Youcef Belmehdi, the National Commission for Non-Muslim Religious Rites urged the public to disregard inaccurate claims spread online regarding religious practice in Algeria. The Commission, which addressed concerns raised by religious associations, emphasized that the Algerian Constitution guarantees the freedom of worship within legal frameworks, noting that national legislation aligns with international human rights treaties. The body reaffirmed the state's commitment to protecting places of worship from ideological interference and highlighted Algeria's historical tradition of tolerance, exemplified by the Pope's visit as a testament to peaceful coexistence.