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Pope Leo XIV interacts with a baby before celebrating Mass in Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Powerful Moments from Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Dec 3, 2025

Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip.

Pope Leo XIV interacts with a baby before celebrating Mass in Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media.

Pope Leo XIV Lands in Rome After Historic First Papal Trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Dec 2, 2025

Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Catch up on our coverage of his historic trip.

The flights for Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey are taking place aboard an ITA Airways Airbus A320neo, one of thousands of Airbus planes affected by a computer issue, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/EWTN News.

Airbus Computer Issue Affects Papal Plane During Trip to Turkey

Nov 29, 2025

Around 6,000 Airbus planes were grounded this weekend after it was discovered that intense solar radiation could interfere with onboard flight control computers, according to the BBC.

Pope Leo XIV leads a Mass at the Volkswagen Arena as part of his apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, in Istanbul on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 / Credit: ANDREAS SOLARO / Getty

Pope Leo XIV Finishes Third Day of Papal Trip with Mass in Istanbul

Nov 29, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is on the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Follow here for live updates of his historic trip.

Pope Leo XIV addresses bishops, priests, religious, pastoral workers, and laypeople at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul, Turkey, on Nov. 28, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media

Immigrants, Converts, and Students Reflect on Pope Leo’s Visit to Istanbul Cathedral

Nov 28, 2025

Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul welcomed Pope Leo XIV today with profound emotion and vibrant hope.

Pope Leo XIV disembarks from his plane upon his arrival at Istanbul Ataturk airport on November 27, 2025. / Credit: BERK OZKAN / AFP via Getty Images

Pope Leo XIV lands in Istanbul, concludes first day in Turkey

Nov 27, 2025

Pope Leo XIV began the second day of his international apostolic journey in Turkey on Nov. 28. Watch LIVE the major events of this trip at youtube.com/@ewtnnews and follow our live updates of his historic trip:

Pope Leo XIV boards the plane to depart on the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon from Nov. 27 to Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Papal Trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Nov 26, 2025

Pope Leo XIV begins the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon on Nov. 27. Follow here for live updates of his historic trip.