Story perspectives

Pope's Turkey Visit Sparks Unity Call Amid Protests

11/29/2025

46 9

Summary

Story summary

Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Catholic Church, began his first foreign trip in Turkey and urged unity among Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant groups at Nicaea.
A protest occurred amid heavy police presence, with critics claiming the visit threatened Turkey's sovereignty.
He urged Turkey's Catholic community, about 33,000 in a Muslim-majority nation, to find strength as he plans meetings with Christian leaders and a Blue Mosque visit before Lebanon.

1 of 1

Story summary

Pope Leo XIV, the leader of the Catholic Church, began his first foreign trip in Turkey and urged unity among Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant groups at Nicaea.
A protest occurred amid heavy police presence, with critics claiming the visit threatened Turkey's sovereignty.
He urged Turkey's Catholic community, about 33,000 in a Muslim-majority nation, to find strength as he plans meetings with Christian leaders and a Blue Mosque visit before Lebanon.