9 Historic Religious Sites Pope Leo XIV Will Visit in Turkey, Lebanon
From Nov. 27 — Dec. 2, Pope Leo will visit these historic sites in the first international apostolic journey of his pontificate:
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How the Man Who Became Pope John XXIII Helped Shape Vatican-Turkey Relations
Archbishop Roncalli also played an important humanitarian role in relation to other minority groups, particularly helping Jewish refugees from Poland flee their homeland during World War II.
In Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Will Find Ruins and Roots of Catholic Faith
COMMENTARY: Turkey is largely bereft of Christianity, while Lebanon still has a vibrant Christian presence.
1,300-Year-Old Possible Communion Loaf Bearing Image of Christ Is Found in Turkey
The loaves, made with barley and dating from the sixth to eighth centuries, have been exceptionally well preserved thanks to their carbonization.
Pope Leo XIV Announces First Papal Trip, Heading to Turkey and Lebanon
The Holy Father plans to travel late November.
Turkey’s Dwindling Christians: A 60-Year Legacy of Expulsion and Denial
ANALYSIS: Christians’ status remains precarious in the country that bridges West Asia and Southeast Europe.
‘Voices Crying Out From Deep Under the Rubble’: One Year Since the Deadly Earthquake in Turkey
“Even when we go through experiences like this — earthquakes, wars or other challenges — the Lord is always with us. He never abandons us. He stayed in the tabernacle during that earthquake, saying, ‘I am here. I am with you.’”
How Difficult Is It to Be a Christian in Turkey? What You Need to Know
Several hundred thousand Christians reside there. About 25,000 of those are Roman Catholics, many of them migrants from Africa and the Philippines, according to a 2022 report by the U.S. State Department. Turkey’s status as a place difficult to be Christian has long roots, despite the country being one of the original places where Christianity flourished.
Pope Francis Prays for Turkey After Deadly Istanbul Bombing
The explosion on Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue, a popular shopping street, on Nov. 13 killed six people and led around 80 others to be hospitalized.
