News about Pope Leo • Turkey

Tomorrow I travel to #Türkiye and then to #Lebanon to visit the dear peoples of those countries, which are rich in history and spirituality. It will be an occasion to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the #CouncilOfNicaea and to encounter the Catholic community, our

In a brief greeting to the press after departing Rome for his debut international trip Thursday, Pope Leo wished journalists on board a Happy #Thanksgiving and received gifts of pumpkin and pecan pie @Pontifex cruxnow.com/vatican/2025/11/historys-first-american-pope-wishes-happy-thanksgiving-on-way-to-turkey

Pope Leo XIV will make his debut on the intl stage this week when he visits #Türkiye & #Lebanon from Nov. 27 – Dec. 2 to commemorate the 1700th anniv of the First Council of Nicaea & to encourage populations wearied by war @Pontifex cruxnow.com/vatican/2025/11/pope-leo-to-make-international-debut-with-tightrope-act

EXCLUSIVE: Turkey unveils rare and ancient Christian fresco during the pope’s visit • Erdogan presents a replica of Jesus 'Good Shepherd' painting to Pope Leo, the first discovery of its kind outside of Italy www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-unveils-rare-christian-artefact-during-popes-visit