There is a powerful lesson to draw from Pope Leo XIV’s first international visit as the new Catholic leader. His decision to travel first to Turkey and then proceed to Lebanon, both Muslim-majority countries, speaks louder than any long speech. It shows that his leadership is all about building bridges and reaching out with respect to those of different faiths and cultures. I don’t have to say much, the message is already clear.

There is a powerful lesson to draw from Pope Leo XIV’s first international visit as the new Catholic leader. His decision to travel first to Turkey and then proceed to Lebanon, both Muslim-majority countries, speaks louder than any long speech. It shows that his leadership is all about building bridges and reaching out with respect to those of different faiths and cultures. I don’t have to say much, the message is already clear.