country
Türkiye
Summary
Türkiye was the first country Pope Leo XIV visited as pope, from 27 to 30 November 2025, with a pilgrimage to İznik (ancient Nicaea) for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
Key facts
- Continent
- Europe / Asia
- Papal visit
- 27–30 November 2025
- Key stop
- İznik (Nicaea)
The Türkiye leg had a strong ecumenical character, built around joint prayer with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I and visits in Istanbul, including the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the Blue Mosque.
Related travels
Speeches delivered here
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Sources
- Official sourceHoly See Press Office — Holy See Press Office — Daily Bulletin · Official bulletin, schedule and travel notices
- Official sourceVatican News — Vatican News — Dicastery for Communication · Official Vatican news service
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