Pope Leo XIV concludes a four-day visit to Turkey on Sunday after receiving a warm welcome from the country's small Christian community. His journey highlighted themes of dialogue and coexistence.
After leaving Turkey, he will travel to Lebanon carrying a message of peace and reconciliation for the nation, which continues to struggle with political and social crises.
“The Pope brings a message of peace for the crisis-mired nation,” church officials noted ahead of his departure.
Author’s summary: Pope Leo XIV ends his Turkish visit marked by interfaith outreach and departs for Lebanon to deliver a peace message to a nation facing turmoil.