Pope Leo XIV encountered difficulty during a plaque unveiling event at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul on Friday.
Unveiling Incident
During his visit, Pope Leo XIV attempted to remove the cloth covering a commemorative marble plaque. The cloth remained partially secured, requiring additional efforts.
Church clergy and security personnel assisted in the attempt to unveil the tablet, which commemorates the pontiff's trip to Turkey. Despite these collective efforts, the covering remained in position at one corner.
Papal Visit Schedule
Pope Leo XIV commenced his visit to Turkey on Thursday. His itinerary includes a departure for Beirut, Lebanon, on Sunday.