Pope Leo XIV has steadfastly voiced his concerns for the Christians living in the Middle East. Putting those words into action, for his first papal trip abroad, he has traveled to the region to meet with political and religious leaders.
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Pope Leo’s First Trip Will Focus on Ecumenical, Interreligious Relations
Commemorating the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its Creed, as well as reaffirming hopes for peace in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV will travel to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2.
Vatican Confirms Papal Trip to Turkey, Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2
Pope Leo XIV’s first papal trip abroad will be to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27-Dec. 2, the Vatican press office announced.
Vatican Studying Possible Papal Trip to Turkey, Lebanon
A plan for Pope Leo XIV to visit Lebanon as well as Turkey in late November and early December is being studied, a Vatican official said.
Papal Travel: A 291,000-Mile Journey of Faith and Solidarity
It’s not known if Pope Francis ever suffered from jet lag, but the Holy Father logged a lot of air miles during his papacy, traveling to dozens of countries to spread the message of Jesus Christ’s love of mankind.
Pope Praises Popular Piety During First-Ever Papal Mass in Corsica
As Pope Francis became the first pope to celebrate Mass on the French island of Corsica Dec. 15, the usual excitement of an open-air Mass with the pope was combined with the flair and pageantry of a Renaissance fair.
Vatican Publishes Schedule for Papal Trip to Kazakhstan
Pope Francis’ September visit to Kazakhstan will mostly focus on a gathering of religious leaders from around the world, but it will also include a Mass and meeting with Catholics in this Muslim-majority nation.
Busy Schedule Hints that Pope Francis Isn’t Winding Down, He’s Cranking Up
For months, rumors have circulated that Pope Francis could be set to resign later this summer, at least in part due to his ongoing health struggles. However, comments from both Pope Francis and his top aides suggest that rather than winding down, his schedule is actually picking up.
Pope Francis To Visit Assisi, Matera in September
Pope Francis will make back-to-back pastoral visits to the Italian cities of Assisi and Matera at the end of September, the Vatican announced.
Pope Francis’ Envoy Welcomed By Faithful in South Sudan
Hundreds of people greeted Pope Francis’ envoy to South Sudan’s capital on July 5. Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin was received by religious leaders, government officials, and hundreds of guests who sang and danced upon his arrival.