Pope Leo in Türkiye and Lebanon.

Pope Leo has concluded his visit to Turkey and Lebanon. He fared better than expected. He was particularly praised by Erdoğan. A number of shared interests were discussed.

like this one

Peace will be achieved through negotiations. Erdogan has proven that he is a good mediator.

and a sensible path to peace is the two-state solution.

Both statesmen obviously agree: the world needs a de-escalation of conflicts.

But President Erdogan told the Pope

directly in the face

By your deeds we will know you.

As Pope, Leo is of course familiar with the original quote.

of the son of David exactly

By their deeds you will know them.

This Bible quote is incorporated into the further course of the speech.

We will recognize you by your actions regarding Palestine.

We owe the Palestinians something,

At least for us Muslims, it is a religious debt.

We owe them humanity and mercy.

and this debt can only be repaid through actions.

from both of us: me as the secular leader of the Muslim nation of Türkiye and you as the leader of Catholicism.