SS is a shortened Sua Sanctitas, which is of course Latin for His Holiness. Here below is a recent quote from the Holy Father, who is currently in the midst of a pastoral tour of Africa. He was overjoyed to visit Algeria, a modern state that in more ancient times contained the diocese of Hippo, whose bishop was the great S. Augustine.
“As early as last May, I had said that on my first journey, I would like to visit Africa. Several people immediately suggested Algeria because of Saint Augustine, as you know. I am indeed very happy to visit once again the land of Saint Augustine. He represents a very important bridge in interreligious dialogue, and he is deeply loved in his homeland, as we will see. Having the opportunity to visit the places associated with the life of Saint Augustine, where he was bishop in the city of Hippo, now known as Annaba, is truly a blessing for me personally.”
Greeting to journalists on the flight to Algiers, the 13th of April, 2026 [link]
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