Pope Leo XIV has doubled down on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Nicole WinfieldPope Leo XIV attends an arrival ceremony at Beirut International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025.Pope Leo XIV doubled down Sunday on the Holy See’s insistence on a two-state solution to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying in his first airborne news conference that it was the “only solution” that could guarantee justice for both sides.
Leo made the comments as he flew from Istanbul to Beirut for the second and final leg of his maiden voyage as pope. Though Leo has been fielding journalists’ questions at informal gatherings at his country house, the brief encounter marked his first news conference as pope and followed the tradition of his predecessors of using his trips to engage with the media. But it was limited to two questions from Turkish journalists.The American pope was asked by a Turkish journalist about his private talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and whether they discussed the wars in Gaza and Ukraine. Leo confirmed they had, and said that Turkey had an “important role to play” in both conflicts, noting that Erdogan’s government had already helped facilitate low-level negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to end the war. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.DoorDash driver drops food and puts it back in boxDoorDash driver drops food on ground, puts it back in box for customerChristmas tree lighting at Jacksonville’s Holiday River FestViews from Jacksonville's Holiday River FestMicah Anderson with the dagger!! 🗡️🗡️Brenton James to Caiden Smith who goes up and gets it for 6️⃣⬆️⬆️Xander Edwards to the 🏠on the 1st play of the GAME!! 👀👀Camden Tietze climbs the ladder for the score!! 🪜🪜I Have A Dream that Jaden Weatherly will connect with Naeem Burroughs for a touchdown!!Could tariffs impact prices of Christmas trees? News4JAX reporter Chris Will explainsBlack Friday at the St. Johns Town Center▶Turkey trot in Atlantic Beach▶Florida lawmaker pushes new bill for transparency in state land transactions, conservationJSO investigating 2 shooting incidents on Jacksonville's SouthsideMarion County Fire Rescue chief address arrest, termination of 4 employees over hazing incidentNearly 13,000 people are expected to fly out of JAXRichard's Swing Makeover Pt. 13: Sparks fly What's the forecast looking like for the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving?Man killed in shooting on Jacksonville's WestsideHere are some post-turkey plans for this weekendWhat is fog? Katie explains it all!
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