United Kingdom, Nov. 28 -- Pope Leo has warned that the "future of humanity is at stake" amid wars around the globe.

The 70-year-old pontiff is visiting Turkey on his first trip abroad as the head of the Catholic Church and expressed concern that the world is being destabilised by "ambitions and choices that trample on justice and peace".

After meeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Thursday (27.11.25), the Pope said: "We must in no way give in to this. The future of humanity is at stake."

Pope Leo did not directly refer to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza but was thought to be addressing them and Erdogan, who has offered to assist with peace negotiations in both wars, praised the pontiff's message.

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