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Pope Leo XIV Embarks on First Foreign Trip to Turkey, Advocates for Peace

Pope Leo XIV has begun his inaugural international trip to Turkey, receiving a warm welcome and delivering a powerful message of peace and unity amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Meeting with President Erdogan and Orthodox leaders, he emphasized that 'the future of humanity is at stake' and called for harmony in a region affected by recent violence. This six-day visit aims to foster dialogue and cooperation among divided Christian communities.

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Pope Leo XIV Embarks on First Foreign Trip to Turkey, Advocates for Peace

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NPR3 days ago

Pope Leo XIV gets warm welcome from Turkey's Catholics on first foreign trip

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Pope Leo XIV received a warm welcome in Turkey during his first foreign trip, emphasizing a message of peace upon his arrival in Ankara, where he was greeted by a military guard and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This visit marks a significant moment in his papacy as he seeks to address rising tensions in the Middle East.

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NBC News3 days ago

Pope Leo delivers message of peace and unity in Turkey

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Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of peace and unity during his address in Ankara, Turkey, emphasizing that 'the future of humanity is at stake' amid rising tensions in the Middle East. This visit marks the Pope's inaugural international trip, which also includes Lebanon, following recent violence in the region.

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Al Jazeera3 days ago

Pope Leo warns ‘future of humanity is at stake’ during Turkiye visit

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Pope Leo XIV has embarked on his inaugural international trip to Turkey, where he emphasized the importance of peace and unity amid rising tensions in the Middle East, stating that 'the future of humanity is at stake.' This visit marks a significant moment in his papacy, as it is his first overseas engagement since becoming pontiff.

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The Wall Street Journal3 days ago

Pope Leo Heads to Turkey and Lebanon for His First Foreign Trip

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Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking a significant moment in his papacy after six months in office. This journey aims to promote peace and unity in a region experiencing heightened tensions, particularly following recent violence in Beirut.

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NBC News3 days ago

Pope Leo warns 'future of humanity is at stake' on his first foreign trip to Turkey

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Pope Leo XIV has embarked on his first international trip to Turkey, emphasizing the urgent need for peace in a region plagued by conflict. His visit comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following recent violence in Beirut, where an Israeli airstrike resulted in civilian casualties.

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Sky News3 days ago

Pope Leo arrives in Turkey for his first foreign visit with a message of peace

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Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey for his inaugural foreign visit since his inauguration in May, aiming to deliver a message of peace and unity amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. This six-day trip includes meetings with Turkish leaders and addresses focusing on the urgent need for harmony in the region.

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France 244 days ago

Pope Leo meets Turkey's Erdogan and Orthodox leaders on first overseas trip

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Pope Leo XIV commenced his first international trip as the Catholic leader with a visit to Turkey, where he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and called for peace in the region. The visit coincided with the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea, a significant event for Orthodox Christians, as the Pope sought to promote unity among divided Christian churches.

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