Al Jazeera English Hope rises among Turkiye’s Christians as Pope prepares for historic visit

Pope Leo is set to make his first trip abroad as leader of the Catholic Church, beginning with a visit to Turkiye before travelling to Lebanon.
For Turkiye’s small Christian minority, the visit carries symbolic importance.
It prompts reflection on a troubled history marked by discrimination and past violence.
Many view the Pope’s arrival as a rare moment of recognition.
Church leaders hope it will draw attention to their fragile future.
Communities emphasise the need for greater protection and equal rights.

Al Jazeera’s Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul.

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