Pope Leo's first papal trip signals desire to bridge Catholic-Orthodox divides
French pilgrims look at archaeological excavations of the ancient Byzantine-era Christian Saint Neophytos Basilica, in İznik, also known by its ancient name Nicaea, northwestern Turkey, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of the visit of Pope Leo XIV to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
ISTANBUL (RNS) — An upcoming visit between two of Christianity's most prominent figures is a welcome sign that reflects what's already happening in many churches in Turkey.
