Ahead of his visit, Leo shared a Thanksgiving message with NBC News encouraging all people “to recognize that we have all received so many gifts.” …
In Turkey With a Message of Outreach, Pope Meets Erdogan
Leo XIV arrived in the country’s capital, Ankara, and will be received by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the opening leg of a trip that will also take in Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for …
Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands
Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.
Pope Leo delivers message of peace and unity in Turkey
The future of humanity is at stake,” warned Pope Leo XIV during an address in Ankara, on the first leg of his trip to Turkey and Lebanon.
Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on closely watched 1st overseas trip
Pope Leo arrived in Turkey on his first trip outside Italy as leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. He was expected to make appeals for peace in the Middle East and urge unity among long-divided …
Does turkey actually make you sleepy? Here’s the truth about the post-food snooze
Think turkey makes you sleepy after Thanksgiving dinner? This popular myth gets debunked as experts reveal the real reasons behind post-feast drowsiness.
Turkey’s refs are caught up in a huge sports gambling scandal
The scandal is Turkish football’s biggest in years. The TFF ‘s president, Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu, said at least 371 of the 571 referees in Turkey’s professional leagues had accounts with betting …
What to know about Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Turkey and Lebanon, the first of his pontificate
Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip, to Turkey and Lebanon, will be packed with opportunities to advance relations with two of the Catholic Church’s top priorities: Orthodox Christians and Muslims …
Pope Leo XIV embarks on first foreign trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon
One journalist gifted Pope Leo XIV a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie as he began his first foreign tour to Turkey and Lebanon, accompanied by the world’s press.