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Pope Leo confirms visits to Turkey and Lebanon to strengthen Catholic–Orthodox ties

● Pope Leo’s Turkey and Lebanon trips ● Armenian Archbishop jailed ● Ukrainian Orthodox leader visits Athos

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Andreja Bogdanovski
Oct 16, 2025
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Pope Leo has confirmed his first international trips to Turkey and Lebanon, marking a significant moment for Catholic-Orthodox relations, while Archbishop Mikael Ajapakhyan of the Armenian Apostolic Church has been sentenced to two years in prison amid political cont…

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