Global News Podcast Pope calls for peace on Turkey visit
Nov 27, 2025
Hilkin Boran, a BBC Turkish Service correspondent, provides insights on Pope Leo XIV's call for peace during his Turkey visit, emphasizing interfaith symbolism in Istanbul. Yolan Nell discusses the complex dynamics surrounding Hamas fighters' situation in Gaza, while Jake Kwon reports on the arrest of two Chinese teenagers accused of espionage in South Korea. Nick Marsh reveals the operational impacts of a cyber attack on Asahi, disrupting beer production and sparking major concerns over data security.
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Turkey As Global Mediator
- Pope Leo urged Turkey to act as a mediator and source of stability in global conflicts.
- His visit highlights interfaith bridge-building between a Muslim-majority country and the Roman Catholic Church.
Papal Tour Through Historic Sites
- Hilkin Boran described the Pope visiting Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and leading interfaith events in Iznik.
- He stressed the trip combines a message of regional peace with reminders of Christian unity and history.
Diplomacy Shapes Responses To Turkish Politics
- Hilkin Boran noted international visitors often avoid publicly criticising Erdogan due to Turkey's mediator role.
- The Pope's visit is therefore a chance to display diplomatic head-of-state skills under global scrutiny.