Pope Francis Concludes Visit to Georgia, Azerbaijan

TBILISI, Georgia—Pope Francis concluded a three-day visit to the former Soviet republics of Georgia and Azerbaijan on Sunday, a journey that proved to be a diplomatic balancing act.

The south Caucasus presents an important test of the pope’s vision of ecumenism: the idea of a universal Christian church. The region is home to centuries-old Christian communities, but Catholic worshipers are a minority. It is also a complex mix of...