Pope Leo XIV (L) and Patriarch Bartholomew I (R) perform an ecumenical blessing from the balcony at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George after a Divine Liturgy in Istanbul, Turkey, 30 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV is on his first apostolic journey outside Italy since his election as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from 27 November to 02 December. Istanbul Turchia - ZUMAa289 20251130_zia_a289_020

Pope Leo XIV (L) and Patriarch Bartholomew I (R) perform an ecumenical blessing from the balcony at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George after a Divine Liturgy in Istanbul, Turkey, 30 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV is on his first apostolic journey outside Italy since his election as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from 27 November to 02 December. Istanbul Turchia - ZUMAa289 20251130_zia_a289_020

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November 30, 2025, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turchia: Pope Leo XIV (L) and Patriarch Bartholomew I (R) perform an ecumenical blessing from the balcony at the Patriarchal Church of Saint George after a Divine Liturgy in Istanbul, Turkey, 30 November 2025. Pope Leo XIV is on his first apostolic journey outside Italy since his election as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon from 27 November to 02 December. Istanbul Turchia - ZUMAa289 20251130_zia_a289_020

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