That is why the Pope will visit Turkey and Lebanon
The Holy See has announced that Pope Leo XIV, who was elected on May 8, will begin his first apostolic trips with two highly significant destinations at the ecumenical and the geopolitical levels, namely Turkey and Lebanon following receiving official invitations from the civil and religious authorities in both countries. On November 27, his plane will touch down in Istanbul Airport, marking his first trip outside Italy since his election as Pontiff.