Vatican Confirms Pope Leo XIV’s First Overseas Trip to Turkey and Lebanon This Nov.–Dec.
The visit centers on an Iznik pilgrimage marking Nicaea’s 1,700th anniversary with planned peace appeals in Lebanon.
Overview
- The Holy See announced his first international journey since his May 8 election, scheduled for Nov. 27–Dec. 2 with Turkey first then Lebanon.
- The Turkey leg includes a pilgrimage to Iznik to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
- Reuters reports an expected meeting with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew during the stop in Turkey.
- Coverage indicates the Lebanon program will feature appeals for peace and a tribute to victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion.
- Holy See press director Matteo Bruni said the detailed six‑day program will be released in due time.