Pope Leo XIV to focus on Christian unity, relations with Islam in Turkey and Lebanon


Pope Leo XIV departs from Rome on Thursday morning for his first international apostolic journey. The six day trip will include visiting Turkey and Lebanon. / Vatican Media

Vatican City, Nov 26, 2025 / 15:35 pm (CNA).

Pope Leo XIV will leave Rome Thursday morning on his first international apostolic journey. The wide-ranging trip — spanning historic ecumenical encounters, deeply symbolic gestures of prayer, and pastoral visits to Christian communities under pressure — is expected to highlight the pope’s priorities of unity, peace, and encouragement across a region marked by both ancient faith and present suffering.

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