Two weeks in Turkey sounds like enough time… until you land and realize Istanbul alone could keep you busy for a month... The ...

When most people think of Turkey, they picture ancient ruins, bustling bazaars, and the iconic skyline of Istanbul. But beyond the history and culture lies a growing trend that’s attracting luxury ...

I spent a month in Turkey with a group of friends. We had fun, but made a few mistakes. We didn't realize that Istanbul had two international airports or that çay had so much caffeine in it. I wish I ...

Pope Leo XIV gives his blessing to the crowd gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican to pray the Angelus with him Oct. 26, 2025. Credit: CNS photo/Vatican Media VATICAN CITY (CNS) — ...

ANKARA, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace ...

Pope Leo XIV arrives for an audience on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Choirs in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. Credit: AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino Leo XIV will set ...

Pope Leo XIV is using his very first foreign trip to make a statement that blends symbolism with geopolitical consequences. By landing in Turkey this morning for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council ...

The pope chose a region rife with religious divisions and conflict for his first trip abroad. He arrived in Lebanon on Sunday after a few days in Turkey. By Motoko Rich Motoko Rich, the Rome bureau ...

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ANKARA, Turkey — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace ...

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for ...