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Rubio Meets Pope Amid Strained US-Vatican Relations

May 7, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican today, marking the first high-level dialogue between the Trump administration and the Holy See in nearly a year. The private 30-minute audience occurred…

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Massive Crowd Joins Pope Leo XIV’s Beirut Waterfront Mass

Dec 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV held a mass with 150,000 people on the Beirut waterfront, urging peace in Lebanon and the Middle East. Earlier, he prayed at the Port of Beirut, the site of the 2020 explosion, and met families of the victims. Speaking…

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Pope Leo XIV Backs Two-State Solution on Lebanon Visit

Dec 1, 2025

Pope Leo XIV, visiting Lebanon after his trip to Türkiye, said the Israeli-Palestinian conflict can only be resolved through a two-state solution. “Israel does not accept this for now, but it remains the only solution,” he told…

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Pope Leo XIV Holds Historic Prayer Service in Türkiye’s Iznik

Nov 28, 2025

Pope Leo XIV visited İznik in Türkiye for his first international trip, marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The Pope held a praying service at the historic basilica, the site of the original 325 council convened…

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Erdoğan Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Official Ceremony in Ankara

Nov 27, 2025

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan formally welcomed Pope Leo XIV at the Presidential Complex in Ankara during the pontiff’s visit to Türkiye. A cavalry escort led the Pope to the entrance, where the two leaders met before…

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Volkswagen Arena Prepares for Pope Leo XIV’s Mass in Istanbul

Nov 27, 2025

Intensive preparations are underway at Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena, where Pope Leo XIV will hold a public mass during his visit to Türkiye. The venue has been surrounded by iron barriers, and nearby schools have suspended activities due to…

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Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Türkiye for First Official Overseas Visit

Nov 27, 2025

Pope Leo XIV landed in Ankara on his first international trip since being elected in May. Traveling from Rome on a private A320neo, the pontiff arrived at Esenboğa Airport at 12:22 p.m. at the official invitation of President Recep…

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Palestinian President Abbas Meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City

Nov 6, 2025

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City to discuss urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and efforts toward a two-state solution. The meeting, marking the 10th anniversary of the Vatican’s recognition of…

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Pope Leo XIV To Visit Türkiye In First International Trip

Oct 7, 2025

The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will make his first international visit to Türkiye from November 27 to 30, followed by a visit to Lebanon. Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni said the Pope accepted invitations from the…

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Pope Leo XIV Begins Papacy

May 19, 2025

Pope Leo XIV officially assumed office with a mass in St. Peter's Square, attended by around 150,000 people and global leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US Vice President James David Vance. In his…

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