CNA Staff, Nov 26, 2025 / 22:12 pm

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Follow here for live updates of his historic trip:

Ahead of Pope Leo's visit, report warns of persecution of Christians in Turkey November 26, 2025 at 10:30 pm ET

As Pope Leo XIV begins his six-day trip to Turkey and Lebanon, a new report from the European Centre for Law and Justice warns of “legal, institutional, and social hostility” toward Christians in Turkey.

The study cites restrictive laws, property confiscations, expulsions of clergy, and rising violence, leaving Christian communities at less than 0.3% of the population.

Read the full r eport by Tyler Arnold here .

Pray for Pope Leo XIV on his first apostolic journey Novem

See Full Page