Pope Leo Visits Turkey on His First Trip as Pontiff

New York Times - World DiplomaticNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by The New York TimesNovember 29, 2025 at 04:29 PM

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Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the United States, is on his first international trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27-29, 2025. The six-day tour is being closely watched due to the region's religious divisions and geopolitical sensitivities. The Pope aims to build bridges with Muslim leaders and Orthodox Christian patriarchs. In Turkey, he met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and signed a joint declaration with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I. The Pope also presided over Holy Mass in Istanbul and visited the Sultan Ahmed Mosque. The trip will continue with a visit to Lebanon, where he is scheduled to meet with President Joseph Aoun.

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Pope Leo XIV received a stole during a ceremony marking a joint declaration with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.

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Pope Leo XIV met President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey.

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Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States.

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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Turkey as part of a six-day tour that will also include Lebanon.

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Leo is aiming to build bridges with Muslim leaders and Orthodox Christian patriarchs.

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Lebanon 40% Turkey ×450% United States 60% Bartholomew I 70% Recep Tayyip Erdogan ×280% Pope Leo XIV ×10100%

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