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In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide
ByBen Hubbard November 28, 2025November 28, 2025

In Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV will meet the patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church to show amity between two of the world’s largest Christian groups.

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Pope Leo Lands in Turkey, Planning to Meet Erdogan With a Message of Outreach
ByBen Hubbard and Motoko Rich November 27, 2025December 1, 2025

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received Leo XIV on the opening leg of a trip that will also include Lebanon.

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Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’
ByMotoko Rich November 27, 2025November 27, 2025

The pontiff begins a trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday — the first foreign voyage of his papacy, and his biggest test yet.

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Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon
ByMotoko Rich November 26, 2025November 30, 2025

The pope chose a region rife with religious divisions and conflict for his first trip abroad. He arrived in Lebanon on Sunday after a few days in Turkey.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
ByElisabetta Povoledo October 7, 2025

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
ByElisabetta Povoledo October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.

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