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Pope Leo XIV Sets First Foreign Trips: Turkey Nov. 27–30, Lebanon Nov. 30–Dec. 2

The Vatican says the Turkey leg includes an Iznik pilgrimage marking the Nicaea anniversary, with Lebanon visited at the invitation of state authorities together with church leaders.

Im Rahmen seiner erster Auslandsreise seit seiner Wahl im Mai wird Papst Leo XIV. die Türkei und den Libanon besuchen. Der Pontifex wird vom 27. bis 30. November in die Türkei und anschließend bis zum 2. November in den Libanon reisen.

Overview

  • Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed the pope’s inaugural overseas itinerary and dates.
  • The Turkey visit will include a pilgrimage to Iznik to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
  • The Lebanon stop runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 at the invitation of the country’s head of state and church authorities.
  • Reporting suggests the Lebanon leg is expected to stress calls for peace in the multi-religious nation.
  • Detailed programs, particularly for Lebanon, will be published later, reflecting continuity with plans first envisioned under Pope Francis.