Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey will take him to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2.
Key Moments of the Trip
- A pilgrimage to ?znik (ancient Nicaea) to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea
- A visit to the tomb of St. Charbel
The Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 by Emperor Constantine, was a significant event in Christian history, producing the original formulation of the Nicene Creed and unifying the date of Easter across the Church.
Turkey: Honoring Christian Unity and Dialogue
The pope will arrive in Ankara on November 27, marking the beginning of his journey to promote Christian unity and dialogue.
The trip will center on two key moments: a pilgrimage to ?znik and a visit to the tomb of St. Charbel.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon.