Pope to visit Turkey: First stop announced

The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV, the first Pope of U.S. origin, will visit Turkey at the end of November. It was reported that after his visit to Turkey, the Pope will travel to Lebanon to call for peace in the region.

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Pope to visit Turkey: First stop announced

In a written statement on Tuesday, the Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV will carry out a visit program covering Turkey and Lebanon at the end of November. The Pope's visit to Turkey will take place between November 27 and 30.

FIRST STOP WILL BE IZNIK

This visit to Turkey by Pope Leo, a U.S. citizen of Cuban descent, will be his first visit to Turkey since taking office. It was stated that the Pope's first stop in Turkey will be Iznik, which holds an important place in the history of Christianity.

HOLY SITES WILL BE VISITED

According to the Vatican's statement, Pope Leo will worship and hold religious meetings at sites considered holy for Catholics in Turkey. Within the scope of the visit, he is expected to meet with the Catholic community and clergy in Turkey.