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Where is Pope Leo traveling?

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Pope Leo XIV is traveling to Turkey and Lebanon on his first foreign trip as pontiff. He visits Ankara, Istanbul, and Iznik in Turkey, meeting religious and political leaders, commemorating the Council of Nicaea, and promoting peace and unity. After Turkey, he travels to Beirut, Lebanon, to lead a mass and visit the port area affected by the 2020 explosion.

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Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon

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  • Beirut prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, with anticipation among Christians
  • Pope to hold mass at waterfront and visit port hit by 2020 explosion 16s
  • Families of explosion victims still seek answers and accountability 36s
  • Recent Israeli strikes in Beirut highlight ongoing regional conflict 1m 7s
  • Many Lebanese hope the Pope's visit brings a moment of peace 1m 27s

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Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon
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DW News
6 days ago
Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Beirut, Lebanon, where he will lead a mass at the waterfront and visit the port area devastated by the 2020 explosion.

Pope Leo in Turkey for first foreign trip
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CBS News
6 days ago
Pope Leo in Turkey for first foreign trip

Pope Leo is currently in Turkey for his first foreign trip and will next travel to Lebanon before returning to Rome.

Pope warns world edging toward conflict during visit to Turkiye
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Al Jazeera
7 days ago
Pope warns world edging toward conflict during visit to Turkiye

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Ankara, Turkey, for his first overseas trip, with plans to travel from Ankara to Istanbul and then to Iznik (ancient Nicaea), before continuing to Lebanon.

CBS News correspondent gifts Pope Leo White Sox memorabilia
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CBS America
7 days ago
CBS News correspondent gifts Pope Leo White Sox memorabilia

Pope Leo is currently in Turkey on his first overseas trip and will continue to Lebanon before returning to Rome.

The stakes of Pope Leo's trip to the Middle East
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France 24
7 days ago
The stakes of Pope Leo's trip to the Middle East

Pope Leo XIV starts his international visit in Turkey, including Ankara and Istanbul, and will travel to Lebanon after his stay in Turkey.

Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey for his first foreign trip
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CBS News
8 days ago
Pope Leo XIV will visit Turkey for his first foreign trip

Pope Leo is traveling to Turkey and Lebanon for his first overseas trip, beginning with meetings in Turkey and then a mass in Lebanon at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion.

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