Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV will make his first international trip as pontiff, visiting Türkiye and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2, 2025. The Holy See Press Office announced that the journey will take place following invitations from both the civil and ecclesiastical authorities of the two nations.

The trip will begin in Türkiye, where Pope Leo is expected to arrive on November 27 and stay until November 30. One of the most significant moments of the visit will be his pilgrimage to İznik, the ancient city of Nicaea, in commemoration of the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. The council, held in 325 AD, was a defining event in Christian history that led to the formulation of the Nicene Creed a statement of faith shared across many Christian traditions.

During his

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