Pope Leo XIV receives a painting as he leaves the Patriarchal Church of Saint George in Istanbul

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(29 Nov 2025) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Istanbul, Turkey - 29 November 2025 1. STILL of Pope Leo XIV meeting Valerena Yashou who painted a portrait she later presented to the pope 2. STILL of Leo looking at painting 3. SOUNDBITE (English) Valerena Yashou, faithful: ++STARTS ON SHOT 1++ "It’s wonderful. I am very, very happy. I don’t know what to say because I am very happy. When he comes to Turkey, for us it’s very, very good for Christians." 4. STILL of Yashou kissing Leo's hand ++