Reactions at the Paris Olympic Games
The perverse propaganda that took place during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games drew a huge backlash from the public. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan harshly criticized these events and took an important stance on the international stage. President Erdoğan also openly expressed his concerns about this issue during his meeting with Pope Francis.
Online newspaper for Catholics, based in the United States Crux NowIn a statement in which Pope Francis touched upon his sorrows on this issue, he emphasized that the meeting with Erdoğan was effective. The title of the published article states: “Erdoğan is the Person Who Whispered to the Pope in the Olympic Debate”The expression attracted attention.
Erdogan’s Political Role
The article made significant emphasis on Erdoğan’s leadership. It included statements such as, “Regardless of his goals and tactics, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a formidable political actor.” The article also drew attention to Erdoğan’s efforts to position Turkey as a global power. It also stated that convincing Pope Francis, who remained silent about the events at the Olympics, to make a statement was among Erdoğan’s successes.
The Vatican’s statement said, “An event that aims to strengthen global unity should not make fun of religious beliefs.” This situation once again revealed how religion and sports are intertwined in international relations.
Erdogan’s Nicknames
In the last section of the article, it was stated that Erdoğan had many important nicknames such as “Chief” and it was emphasized that the expression “Pope Whisperer” would be added to these. This situation reveals the impact Erdoğan has created in the international arena and his skill in politics.
