Pope Leo XIV Shakes Ankara: A Bold Reset for Turkey–Vatican Relations

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Pope Leo XIV steps into Ankara and instantly reshapes the global conversation.
During his first apostolic journey abroad, the Pope delivers a powerful address before Turkish authorities, civil society leaders, and diplomats at Türkiye’s National Library—a speech already being called one of the most consequential papal messages of 2025.

From the solemn visit to Atatürk’s Mausoleum, to the strategic meeting with President Erdogan, to the Pope’s firm call to “build bridges, not barriers,” this historic day sets the tone for a renewed era of Vatican–Turkey engagement. As he heads toward Istanbul for ecumenical dialogues and the Nicaea anniversary, the world watches a spiritual diplomat operating at full throttle.

In this audio, DRM News breaks down every pivotal moment, gesture, and message shaping the Pope’s regional vision—from interfaith cooperation to geopolitical stability and Christian–Orthodox unity in the Middle East.

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