Day 4: Pope Leo XIV Ends Turkey Visit With a Powerful Call for Unity & Hope

Day 4: Pope Leo XIV Ends Turkey Visit With a Powerful Call for Unity & Hope. On November 30, 2025, Pope Leo XIV concluded his historic visit to Turkey with a deeply moving day centered on faith, friendship, and Christian unity. The morning began at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, honoring one of Turkey’s oldest Christian communities. Later, the Pope joined Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at Saint George Church for the Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Saint Andrew — a moment crowned by the signing of a joint declaration for unity and solidarity. A warm lunch between the two leaders further highlighted the importance of genuine dialogue between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. By evening, Pope Leo departed Istanbul for Beirut, continuing his mission of peace in the Middle East. Which part of Day 4 speaks to you? Share your thoughts in the comments and invite a friend to join the conversation. ✨ Like, share & subscribe for more updates. ✨ Stay tuned for the Lebanon chapter. #PopeLeoXIV #TurkeyVisit #Day4 #ArmenianCathedral #SaintGeorgeChurch #EcumenicalPatriarchate #ChristianUnity #FaithJourney #StAndrewsFeast #Istanbul #PeaceMission #HopeAndHarmony #UnityInFaith #CatholicChurch #OrthodoxChurch