Vatican City, July 17, 2025 (AFP) - Pope Leo says hopes to visit Turkey in months ahead

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Pope Leo XIV confirmed Thursday he hoped to visit Turkey in the coming months for a Christian religious commemoration, in what could be his first overseas trip as pontiff. "I hope to be able to meet you again in a few months to take part in the ecumenical commemoration of the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea," Leo said at a meeting with members of an Orthodox and Catholic pilgrimage from the United States. This year marks the 1,700th annivers......

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