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Pope Leo arrives in Turkey on first foreign trip

ANKARA, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV touched down in the conflict-ridden Middle East on the first international trip of his papacy, urging peace and hoping to help the Catholic Church heal centuries-old divisions with other religions and denominations.

As his fellow countrymen celebrate Thanksgiving, the first American pontiff’s plate will be full on a six-day tour of Turkey and Lebanon that will be closely scrutinized. He plans to meet with religious and political leaders, lead Mass in both countries and try to provide a boost to long-suffering Christian communities throughout the region.

Ahead of his trip, Leo shared a Thanksgiving message with NBC News in which he encouraged all people “to say ‘thank you’ to someone” and “to recognize that we have all received so many gifts, first and foremost the gift of life.”

Pope Leo begins first foreign trip as Catholic leader in Turkiye, Lebanon

First American pontiff arrives in the Turkish capital, Ankara, where he meets President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Pope Leo XIV has met with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkiye on his first foreign trip as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, which will also include a visit to Lebanon.

Leo landed in the capital, Ankara, shortly after midday (09:00 GMT) on Thursday for what is a crowded three-day itinerary in Turkiye before heading to Lebanon. The trip will be closely watched as Leo makes his first speeches overseas and visits sensitive cultural sites.

After paying his respects at a mausoleum for Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkiye, Leo held talks with Erdogan, who is seen as a key player for peace efforts in a region fraught with conflict.

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