
Erdogan Urges Pope's Help on Gaza
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated newly elected Pope Leo XIV on Friday, expressing hope for strengthened Türkiye-Vatican ties and joint efforts to end humanitarian crises, especially in Gaza. In a message shared via the Presidency’s X account, Erdogan praised late Pope Francis as a global advocate for peace and tolerance and voiced confidence in continuing constructive dialogue with his successor, CE Report quotes Anadolu Agency