Pope's Turkey Visit: Hopes for Halki Seminary Reopening

Pope Leo the Fourteenths first international trip to Turkey, ahead of his visit to the Halki Theological School, sparks hope for its reopening, a significant symbol of Orthodox heritage and religious freedom. The school, closed since 1971, once trained many Greek Orthodox leaders, including the Ecumenical Patriarch. Renovation work is underway, with discussions between the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate and Turkish government, aiming for students return by the next academic year. The seminarys fate is seen as a test of Turkeys treatment of religious minorities, with Pope Leos visit highlighting its importance.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.