Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor’s messages. Leo’s deliberate manner differed from Francis.
Tag: Istanbul (Turkey)
Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least.
Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.
Family Who Died While Visiting Istanbul May Have Been Poisoned, Authorities Say
Investigators are examining whether the family of four from Germany, including two children, died from exposure to a toxic chemical found in their hotel room.
Turkey Seeks Jail Sentence of Over 2,000 Years for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Prosecutors accused Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, of leading a criminal organization. The opposition called the case politically motivated.
Arrests in Turkey Silence Erdogan’s Rivals, Opposition Says
Turkey has arrested at least 390 people associated with the political opposition since March.
Ukraine’s Drone Strike on Russia Aims to Change Putin’s Calculus
Kyiv’s attack on the country’s bomber fleet appeared designed to show Russia’s leader that continuing the war carries big risks for Moscow.
Ukraine and Russia Met for 2nd Round of Talks as Attacks Escalate
The second recent round of direct discussions, in Istanbul, resulted in an agreement to trade more prisoners, but produced few steps toward ending the fighting.
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine Stop After Short Meeting
But the two sides failed to broker a temporary cease-fire or a meeting between their two leaders, a sign of how far apart they remain on ending the conflict.
Zelensky Asks Trump to Attend Peace Talks, but Putin’s Plans Remain Unclear
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine said that if President Trump attended the talks, it would put pressure on Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin, to meet face-to-face.
Powerful Earthquake Shakes Istanbul, Sending People Into Streets
No deaths were reported after the magnitude-6.2 tremor, which rattled nerves in the wake of Turkey’s disastrous 2023 quake.