Pope Leo XIV, head of the Vatican State, delivered a speech in İstanbul as part of his official visit to Turkey. He met with bishops, priests, deacons, and other members of the clergy at the Church of the Holy Spirit (Saint Esprit Cathedral) in Harbiye.
Recalling that the apostles of Jesus Christ had also migrated to Anatolia, the Pope noted that ancient cities such as Antioch and Ephesus, located within today’s İzmir province, were once home to key figures of early Christianity, according to Anadolu Agency (AA) reporting. He emphasized the presence of many diverse Christian communities across Turkey today.
Source: BIANET
