Pope wishes to overcome Orthodox-Catholic 'obstacles' during Turkey visit

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Sunday, October 26 2014

Pope Francis said Oct. 24 he wished to overcome the obstacles between the Orthodox and the Catholic churches during his visit to Turkey late November.

The pope is expected to meet the Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I during his visit in the country.

According to the Vatican press office, Pope Francis said he wished to "overcome through love and truth the obstacles that still divide us."

He made the remarks in his address to the Orientale Lumen Foundation.

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