Pope Leo meets Turkey's Erdogan and Orthodox leaders on first overseas trip
Pope Leo XIV began his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday with a visit to Turkey, where he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and appealed for peace in the region. The pontiff marked an important Orthodox anniversary during his stay, following in the footsteps of his predecessor Francis as he pleaded for unity among long-divided Christian churches.
Pope Leo XIV began his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday with a visit to Turkey, where he met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and appealed for peace in the region. The pontiff marked an important Orthodox anniversary during his stay, following in the footsteps of his predecessor Francis as he pleaded for unity among long-divided Christian churches.
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