Lizzie Porter

Lebanese leaders greet Pope Leo as he begins three-day tour in Beirut

Thousands gather for service in which pontiff urged peaceful co-existence

Pontiff 'left with sense of peace', says muezzin

Catholic leader prays alongside Orthodox archbishop at location where early Christian milestones reached

After the fall of the Assad regime, a small but determined group from Europe and Turkey are going back to help shape Syria's fragile recovery

Pope Leo XIV leads first overseas service at Istanbul cathedral

Pontiff makes first speech on foreign soil as President Erdogan hails his stance on Palestine

Previous visits have seen pontiffs hold silent prayers in Istanbul's Blue Mosque

Pontiff meets President Erdogan on first day of regional tour aimed at building interfaith ties

Famous for ceramics, less is known about western spot's key role in Christianity

Hopes high that Pope's trip will bring boost to interfaith relations

Politicians meet Abdullah Ocalan in island prison to advance peace process

Approval sets stage for first recorded visit to Abdullah Ocalan from non-Kurdish lawmakers

Nuh Yilmaz will head Turkish embassy in Damascus

No Russian representation at Ankara meetings