Pope Leo to meet Turkey's Erdogan and Orthodox leaders on first overseas trip
• Nov 27, 2025, 2:07 AM
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Pope Leo XIV begins his first trip outside Italy as Catholic leader on Thursday with a visit to Turkey, where he is set to meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and appeal for peace in the region. The pontiff will follow in the footsteps of his predecessor Francis as he pleads for unity among long-divided Christian churches and mark an important Orthodox anniversary.
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