Vatican Announces Pope's Peace Mission in Middle East

Vatican announces Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey abroad, visiting Turkey Nov 27-30 and Lebanon Nov 30-Dec 2.
Pilgrimages include Iznik for 1,700th anniversary of Nicaea Council and Lebanon for 2020 Beirut port explosion.
Pope meets Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara on Nov 27.
Pope Leo states progress in Middle East peace talks.
Trip aims to promote peace and support Christian communities amid regional tensions.

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