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Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon
- Pope Leo XIV arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, beginning the Lebanon leg of his peace pilgrimage.
- The trip followed Turkey visits with Erdogan and religious leaders, focusing on peace and unity.
- The Vatican described the mosque visit in Istanbul as a silent, respectful moment of reflection.
- Pope Leo XIV urged unity with non-Christians as part of his broader message.
- The pope’s international trip included Mass in Istanbul for Turkey’s Catholic community.
- Beirut welcomed Pope Leo XIV as he began the Lebanon segment of his pilgrimage.
- The journey aims to promote peace and Christian unity across the region.
- The pope’s visit included discussions with political and religious leaders in Turkey.
- The trip was the pope’s first international pilgrimage since becoming pontiff.
- Media coverage highlighted personal notes from the pope’s journey and family-style hospitality during travel.
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