Pope, Orthodox leader mark Christian milestone in historic Turkiye meeting
Summary
Pope Leo XIV is visiting Turkiye to meet with the leader of the Orthodox Christians and celebrate a major Christian milestone. He joined a prayer service in Istanbul and plans to attend an event marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea in Iznik. His visit aims to promote peace and bridge differences among Christians and other communities.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV is visiting Turkiye on his first overseas trip as Pope.
- He met with the leader of the Orthodox Christians to mark a significant church event.
- The anniversary being celebrated is the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
- In Istanbul, he participated in a prayer service at a Catholic cathedral.
- Pope Leo will join an ecumenical service by ancient church ruins in Iznik.
- Patriarch Bartholomew I invited Pope Leo to the event in Iznik.
- The visit aims to encourage peaceful relations amid global conflicts.
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