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Pope to Lebanese authorities: Blessed are the peacemakers
Pope Leo XIV meets with Lebanese civil authorities in Beirut as he begins his Apostolic Journey to Lebanon, urging the country's young people to speak “the language of hope,” which he said has enabled Lebanon “always to start again.”
Pope Leo: Türkiye has important role for peace in Middle East and Ukraine
Aboard the papal plane flying from Istanbul to Beirut, Pope Leo XIV thanks Türkiye’s authorities for their welcome and answers a pair of questions from reporters, expressing his hopes for peace in Ukraine and Gaza and confirming the desire to celebrate the 2033 Jubilee of Redemption in Jerusalem.
A Lebanese welcome for “Baba Liyū”
A warm reception marked the arrival of Pope Leo XIV—“Baba Liyū” in Arabic—in Beirut, the Lebanese capital, the second leg of the Pope's first Apostolic Journey.
St. Charbel Makhlouf, a symbol of coexistence and support for Lebanon
Father Youssef Matta, a Maronite monk who lives at the Monastery of St. Maron in Annaya—the home of St. Charbel Makhlouf’s tomb explains the significance of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the resting place of this saint, who is venerated across various religions.
Pope Leo XIV on his way to Lebanon
The aircraft carrying Pope Leo XIV is on its way to Beirut where he is about to begin the second leg of his apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon.
Pope at Divine Liturgy: May we continue to strive towards Christian unity
Pope Leo XIV attends the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in Istanbul, and joins Patriarch Bartholomew I to underscore the bonds that unite us in our Christian faith and the continuing efforts to seek full communion.
Armenian Patriarch: Pope Leo’s visit is ‘practical ecumenism’
The Armenian Apostolic Patriarch of Constantinople, Sahak II Marshalian, says Christian Churches need to find new ways "to think about and model a new pattern of ecumenism.”
An invitation to Jerusalem to walk together humbly, as brothers
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s announcement and invitation to other Christians to return to Jerusalem to celebrate together the Jubilee of Redemption in 2033.
Pope: Christian communion not domination but exchange of God-given gifts
Pope Leo XIV prays at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, and thanks God for the courageous witness offered by Armenians throughout history, often amid tragic circumstances.
Apostolic Journey to Türkiye: Day Three
The highlights of Pope Leo XIV's third day in Türkiye include a visit to Istanbul's Blue Mosque, an ecumenical meeting with Christian leaders, prayer with Patriarch Bartholomew, and Mass with Catholic faithful from across the country.
A mosaic of different confessions and nationalities at Pope’s Mass in Istanbul
The faithful present at the Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul on Saturday share their excitement and express their belief that his visit is a message of peace and unity for all.
Pope at Mass: Bring hope in world where religion is used to justify war
Presiding over Mass in Istanbul, Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone to take time to reflect during the Advent season on the three bonds of unity we are all called to build: within the community, in ecumenical relations, and with members of different faiths.
Looking to Jerusalem and the Jubilee of 2033, Pope Leo highlights the path of unity
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I are joined by ecclesial leaders representing the vast majority of the Christian world for an ecumenical encounter occasioned by the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Pope Leo XIV meets and prays with Ecumenical Patriarch in Istanbul
During his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, the Pope joins the Ecumenical Patriarch for a prayer service at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in Istanbul.
Pope Leo and Patriarch Bartholomew reject violence in the name of God
Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I sign a Joint Declaration in Istanbul reaffirming their commitment to the path toward full communion. The text strongly rejects any use of religion to justify violence and appeals for peace, dialogue, and shared Christian witness.
Lord's Day Reflection: Advent is a time for praying for reconcilation and peace
As the Church marks the First Sunday of Advent, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on why Advent is a supreme time for praying for reconciliation and world peace.
Pope Leo visits Blue Mosque, one of most important in Istanbul
On the morning of the third day of his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the “Blue Mosque.”
Apostolic Journey to Türkiye: Day Two
The highlights of Pope Leo XIV's second day in Türkiye include a meeting with bishops, clergy, consecrated persons and pastoral workers in Istanbul, a visit to a home for elderly people and the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea.
Pope Leo meets and greets the faithful in Istanbul
At the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Pope Leo XIV greets the community of Catholic faithful and blesses the first stone for a Catholic parish in the US city of Dallas, Texas, brought by the pastor on a pilgrimage to Türkiye.
Pope: The economy should not just be a ‘production machine’
In a message to the global ‘The Economy of Francesco’ gathering underway just outsde of Rome, Pope Leo urges young economists and entrepeneurs to challenge systems that produce inequality.