Pope Leo Visits Turkey on His 1st Trip
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Pope Leo XIV has a message for Americans celebrating Thanksgiving. While speaking with NBC’s Molly Hunter on Tuesday, the Chicago native shared what he hopes people remember during the annual holiday.
Aboard the papal plane on Thanksgiving Day, Pope Leo XIV kicked off his first international trip — a visit to Turkey — with distinctly American gifts.
Pope Leo suggested that Americans should focus on gratitude as they celebrate Thanksgiving this year, encouraging "all people to try and promote peace and harmony."
As he prepares for his first foreign trip, Pope Leo had a message for Americans on the eve of Thanksgiving. NBC News’ Molly Hunter reports.
Pope Leo, the first U.S. leader of the Catholic Church, said on Tuesday that Americans should focus on gratitude to God as they pass the turkey on the annual holiday of Thanksgiving this year.