Pope Leo XIV Makes Historic First Foreign Visit to Turkey: Bridging Religious Divides and Promoting Peace

Nov 27, 2025 07:43 pm CST

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Turkey on his inaugural foreign trip, focusing on commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea while promoting interfaith dialogue and peace initiatives. His visit includes meetings with President Erdogan, prayers with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew, and interfaith engagements aimed at strengthening Christian unity and Muslim-Christian relations during a critical time for global conflicts.