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Pope Leo will undertake his first overseas trip since his election, visiting Turkey from 27-30 November and Lebanon from 30 November to 2 December. The trip will include a pilgrimage to Iznik for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea and aims to promote peace and dialogue in the Middle East amid ongoing conflicts.
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Pope Leo, the first American pope, is visiting Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2. The trip commemorates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and includes a prayer at the Beirut port blast site. The visit aims to promote interfaith dialogue and regional peace amid ongoing tensions.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon and Turkey on Nov 27 for his first trip as pope, focusing on peace, Christian unity, and interfaith dialogue amid regional tensions. He visited key religious sites, called for political unity, and emphasized Lebanon's role as a model of coexistence, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
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Pope Leo, the first US pope, is on a three-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and advocating for Christian unity, regional peace, and interfaith dialogue amid ongoing conflicts and regional tensions.
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On November 27-29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, made his inaugural overseas trip to Turkey, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. He met President Erdogan, engaged with Catholic and Orthodox leaders, and promoted Christian unity, interfaith dialogue, and peace amid regional conflicts. The visit also highlighted Turkey's role in hosting refugees and mediating regional tensions.
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Pope Leo XIV marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in Turkey, urging Christian leaders to unite and promote peace amid ongoing conflicts. His visit highlights efforts to foster dialogue among denominations and address global tensions, including in Lebanon and the Middle East.
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On November 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pontiff, visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque, touring the site with Muslim leaders but declining to pray visibly. His visit, part of his first overseas trip, also includes meetings with Christian leaders and a Catholic Mass in Turkey before heading to Lebanon.
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Pope Leo's visit to Lebanon follows engagements in Istanbul, including a prayer at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and a liturgy with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew. His trip aims to support Lebanon during its ongoing crises, including economic collapse, the Beirut port explosion, and regional conflicts involving Hezbollah and Israel. The pope will meet victims of the Beirut blast and encourage Lebanese unity and resilience.