Pope Leo to Pray at Tomb of St. Charbel During First Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey will take him to Turkey and Lebanon from November 27 to December 2.
Key Moments of the Trip
- A pilgrimage to ?znik (ancient Nicaea) to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea
- A visit to the tomb of St. Charbel
The Council of Nicaea
The Council of Nicaea, convened in 325 by Emperor Constantine, was a turning point in Christian history, producing the original formulation of the Nicene Creed and setting out to unify the date of Easter across the Church.
Turkey: Honoring Christian Unity and Dialogue
The pope will depart from Rome's Fiumicino Airport on Thursday, Nov. 27, arriving in Ankara at midday.
The trip will center on two key moments.
Author's summary: Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey and Lebanon.