Pope's Thanksgiving Voyage: A Flight of Fellowship and Peace

Pope Leo embarked on his first overseas trip as the leader of the Catholic Church during Thanksgiving, travelling to Turkey to promote peace and unity. Despite missing the traditional holiday meal, journalists offered Leo pumpkin pies aboard the papal flight, highlighting his gratitude for their coverage.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-11-2025 15:28 IST | Created: 27-11-2025 15:28 IST
Pope's Thanksgiving Voyage: A Flight of Fellowship and Peace
Pope Leo

Pope Leo embarked on his first overseas journey as the leader of the Catholic Church, traveling to Turkey on Thanksgiving Day. Despite being away from the traditional turkey dinner, Leo received a taste of gratitude from journalists on board his flight.

As the pope greeted reporters on their way to Ankara, two journalists offered him homemade pumpkin pies, ensuring he didn't miss out on the holiday spirit. Leo gratefully accepted and shared the desserts with his entourage, embodying the spirit of fellowship.

The visit marks the beginning of a mission aimed at fostering peace and unity in the Middle East. Leo expressed appreciation for the journalists' dedication to covering the Church and emphasized the importance of truthful reporting for global harmony.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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