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Powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip. Read more
Pope Leo XIV lands in Rome after historic first papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec.... Read more
UPDATED: Pope Leo XIV honors ‘courageous Christian witness of the Armenian people’ in Istanbul
Pope Leo XIV dedicated the final morning of his visit to Turkey on Sunday to strengthening ties with the Armenian... Read more
Airbus computer issue affects papal plane during trip to Turkey
Around 6,000 Airbus planes were grounded this weekend after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard... Read more
Immigrants, converts, and students reflect on Pope Leo’s visit to Istanbul cathedral
Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul welcomed Pope Leo XIV today with profound emotion and vibrant... Read more
Lebanese students prepare for Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit with heartfelt letters
Students from the School of the Apostles in Jounieh, Lebanon, wrote letters to Pope Leo XIV in anticipation of the... Read more
Report details persecution of Turkish Christians ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit
A Christian advocacy group’s report details “legal, institutional, and social hostility” toward Turkish Christians. Read more
How the man who became Pope John XXIII helped shape Vatican-Turkey relations
Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Turkey and Lebanon carries significant historical and diplomatic symbolism, harking back to the mission of... Read more
Turkish Muslims 'deeply appreciated' papal visit
Pope Francis' visit to Turkey was highly appreciated by Muslims because of the care and interest he demonstrated for them,... Read more
Pope Francis prays for more fruitful dialogue after trip to Turkey
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis recalled the activities of his recent trip to Turkey, and prayed that the... Read more
A challenge and a grace – life for Catholics in Turkey
Living as a Catholic in the majority Muslim country of Turkey can be difficult, but it can also be a... Read more
Muslims must speak out against terrorism, violence, Pope insists
On his in-flight press conference returning from a three-day trip to Turkey, Pope Francis said that Muslim leaders around the... Read more
Pope's visit could draw attention to refugees in Turkey
The head of a charitable agency in Turkey voiced hope that Pope Francis’ visit will shine a light on the... Read more
'Things will change!' – Turkish girls hopeful after Pope's visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Turkey may change the traction Christians have in a country that is almost entirely Muslim, said... Read more
God never forgets his children, Pope Francis tells young refugees
“Dear young people, do not be discouraged.” Pope Francis made this appeal during an encounter with young refugees in Istanbul,... Read more
Patriarch to Francis: 'You preach with words, but above all with love'
Head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I lauded the humble manner in which Pope Francis exercises his Petrine... Read more
Second joint declaration signals new step in path toward unity
In the second joint declaration they have signed since May, Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew reaffirmed their shared desire for... Read more
A kiss of peace: Pope Francis receives symbolic gesture from patriarch
In a fraternal gesture Pope Francis asked for the blessing of Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople, who marked a historic... Read more
Patriarch prays for full union between Catholic, Orthodox churches
In a prayer gathering on the second day of Pope Francis' visit to Turkey, Patriarch Bartholomew I welcomed him with... Read more
Unity becomes 'uniformity' without the Holy Spirit, Pope warns
During the only public Mass of his three-day apostolic journey to Turkey, Pope Francis warned that unity without the Holy... Read more
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