Overview
- Pope Leo XIV visited the Little Sisters of the Poor nursing home in Istanbul on Friday morning during his apostolic journey to Türkiye and Lebanon.
- In remarks to residents, staff and benefactors, he urged charity rooted in being “with” others as sisters and affirmed that the elderly are a societal treasure.
- The visit included prayer in the chapel, the recitation of the Hail Mary, signing the Book of Honour, an exchange of gifts, a blessing and a group photograph.
- The home serves about sixty impoverished elderly of various backgrounds, including Christians, Muslims and one Jewish resident, with both a chapel and a masjid for spiritual care.
- After departing at 11:10, the Pope went to the Apostolic Delegation and at 11:30 held a private meeting with Türkiye’s Chief Rabbi.