Overview
- Pope Leo told political leaders that the world faces a heightened level of conflict driven by economic and military power strategies.
- At an event with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, he said, "We must in no way give in to this" and warned, "The future of humanity is at stake."
- Erdogan praised the remarks and called for immediate implementation of a two‑state solution on 1967 borders while preserving Jerusalem’s historic status.
- The six‑day trip includes a visit to Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and a Catholic Mass at the city’s Volkswagen Arena, with a Lebanon leg to follow.
- Coverage situates his appeal against active conflicts across multiple regions, including Israel’s war in Gaza and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.