Within five years, after Valerius died, Augustine became bishop of Hippo. Guarding the church from internal and external challenges topped the new bishop's agenda. The church in North Africa was ...

Augustine established a monastic community in Hippo (modern Annaba, Algeria), and he lived there until his death in 430 CE. Christianity had only recently become the official religion of the Roman ...

Augustine was a bishop of Hippo in North Africa during the fifth century. He is recognized as one of the most profound teachers in the history of Christianity. He died in 430 A.D.

As Bishop of Hippo, from 395 to 430, he travelled widely, took part in Councils at Carthage, delivered countless sermons. Philosopher, theologian, writer, moralist, bishop, the figure of St Augustine ...

During his general audience on Jan. 9, Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of teachings on the Fathers of the Church by offering his reflections on St. Augustine of Hippo. St. Augustine ...

Scenes from the Life of Saint Augustine ... he returned to North Africa to found a monastery. But the local bishops spotted his talents and he was soon appointed bishop of Hippo, where he turned ...