Pope, Turkey and Leo
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Pope Leo encouraged all people in Turkey and all people of goodwill to defend social bonds, beginning with the family. "People do not obtain greater opportunities or happiness from an individualistic culture, nor by showing contempt for marriage or shunning openness to life," he said.
Pope Leo XIV received a warm Turkish welcome when. hetouched down in Istanbul. onThursday, beginning his first apostolic journey.
Pope Leo XIV landed in Ankara Thursday, where he lauded the Turkey’s cultural and religious diversity, saying it has a key role in building bridges of harmony and coexistence in a world at war.
Pope Leo XIV warned of “conflict on the global level” in an impassioned address to civic leaders and lawmakers in Turkey, against the backdrop of several wars in the region.