Watch: Pope Embarks on Turkey–Lebanon Tour
11/27/2025 9:25:00 AM
Pope Leo XIV’s plane took off from Rome International Airport, marking the start of his first apostolic journey since assuming the papacy, which includes visits to Turkey and Lebanon.
Accompanying the Pope on this trip is a high-level delegation from the Holy See and senior Vatican officials, in addition to a media team covering the spiritual and humanitarian stages of the journey.
The visit is expected to address issues of interfaith dialogue, strengthening the Church’s presence in the East, and supporting humanitarian efforts in the region. The Pope will arrive in Ankara as his first stop before continuing on to Beirut.
Accompanying the Pope on this trip is a high-level delegation from the Holy See and senior Vatican officials, in addition to a media team covering the spiritual and humanitarian stages of the journey.
The visit is expected to address issues of interfaith dialogue, strengthening the Church’s presence in the East, and supporting humanitarian efforts in the region. The Pope will arrive in Ankara as his first stop before continuing on to Beirut.