Papal Coverage and Apostolic Journeys    Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to Turkey



The much anticipated papal visit to Turkey takes place this weekend. Pope Francis will visit Ankara and Istanbul, where he will meet with the country’s civil and religious leaders. How will this visit impact Catholic – Muslim relations? What effect will his presence have on the situation in the region?

Salt and Light will have extensive coverage of the visit all weekend long. Tune in for coverage starting Saturday, November 29 2014 beginning at 9:00 am ET / 6:00 am PT.

Saturday, November 29
Live: 9:00 am ET/ 6:00 am PT

Repeats: 12:30 pm & 8:00 pm ET
/ 9:30 am & 5:00 pm PT
Mass at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Catholic Cathedral for the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Turkey.
Saturday, November 29
Live: 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT

Repeats: 2:30 pm & 10:00 pm ET / 11:30 am & 7:00 pm PT 
Ecumenical Prayer Meeting
Pope Francis meets the Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I and prays at the Patriarchal Church of St. George.
Sunday, November 30
12:00 pm ET / 9:00 am PT

Repeats: 9:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm PT
Divine Liturgy and Ecumenical Blessing
Pope Francis participates in the Divine Liturgy at the Patriarchal Church of St. George in Istanbul and signs a Common Declaration with Bartholomew I.