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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV’s second day in Turkey focuses on prayer

Pope Leo XIV began the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon on Nov. 27. Follow here for live updates of his historic trip.

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Pope Leo XIV embarks on first overseas trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon

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Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon in first foreign trip of his papacy

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Heading to the Mideast, Pope Leo May Show ‘Who He Really Is’

The pontiff begins a trip to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday, the first of his papacy — and his biggest test yet.

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Pope Leo seeks common ground with Muslims in first foreign trip

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Pope Leo on first foreign trip says future of humanity at stake from conflict

Pope Leo XIV’s visit rekindles hope in war- and crisis-battered Lebanon

The upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon has rekindled a glimmer of hope for many in the small, crisis-battered country.

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV to call for Christian unity at site where Nicaean Creed established

Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik. He prays Friday with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the site of the 325 AD Council of Nicaea. The council established the Nicene Creed,

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Cardinal Parolin says Pope Leo aiming to give hope to Christians in the Middle East

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s to Türkiye and Lebanon, Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the pontiff wants to meet the Christian communities in the country’s where they make up a minority.

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Pope Leo: ‘Give thanks to God’ during Thanksgiving

While speaking with reporters on Nov. 25, 2025, Pope Leo commented on Thanksgiving and addressed concerns about violence in Lebanon before his upcoming visit.