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 heightened security.
Aerial footage shows extensive arrangements ahead of Saturday’s event. Student Umut Yıldız said they were notified not to attend school, adding, “The roads are fenced off, and security measures are already in place.”