Summary
Pope Leo XIV is set to make his first international trip as pope to Turkey and Lebanon at the end of November. The Vatican announced that he will visit Turkey from November 27 to 30 and Lebanon from November 30 to December 2. The trip includes a pilgrimage to İznik, Turkey, to mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV will make his first foreign visit to Turkey and Lebanon.
- The trip is scheduled for late November.
- Pope Leo will be in Turkey from November 27 to 30, and in Lebanon from November 30 to December 2.
- In Turkey, he will visit İznik for a pilgrimage.
- The pilgrimage marks the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
- The Vatican will announce the detailed program of the trip later.
- The trip was initially planned by Pope Francis before his passing.
