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The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Leo XIV will visit İznik, Turkey, the location of the ancient

Visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey and Lebanon — The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Leo XIV will visit İznik, Turkey, the location of the ancient city Nicaea, and Lebanon in November and December as his first papal vis

Published October 7, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey and Lebanon.

The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Leo XIV will visit İznik, Turkey, the location of the ancient city Nicaea, and Lebanon in November and December as his first papal visits abroad. [https://thecatholicherald.com/article/pope-leo-xiv-to-visit-turkey-and-lebanon-in-first-apostolic-journey ( The Catholic Herald )] [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/pope-leo-set-to-visit-turkiye-lebanon-in-his-1st-trip-abroad/3709923 (Anadolu Agency)]

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