The Tribune-Democrat

Under glare of world's media, Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey, Lebanon on first foreign trip

Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign trip. His pilgrimage to Turkey and Lebanon would be delicate under any circumstances but is even more fraught given Mideast tensions
Angelus News

Pope Leo: ‘Give thanks to God’ during Thanksgiving

While speaking with reporters on Nov. 25, 2025, Pope Leo commented on Thanksgiving and addressed concerns about violence in Lebanon before his upcoming visit.
Arlington Catholic Herald

Gratitude should accompany your turkey and pie, pope says

Thanksgiving is a "beautiful feast" that reminds everyone to be grateful for the gifts they have been given, Pope Leo XIV said.

Pope Leo Shares a Thanksgiving Day Message with NBC News

Pope Leo XIV has a message for Americans celebrating Thanksgiving. While speaking with NBC’s Molly Hunter on Nov. 25, the Chicago native shared what he hopes people remember during the annual holiday.
The Associated Press

Optimism ahead of pope’s visit to Turkey for reopening of Istanbul’s Greek Orthodox seminary

As Pope Leo XIV prepares to embark on his first trip abroad with a visit to Turkey to mark a key event that shaped the foundations of Catholic and
Catholic News Agency

How the man who became Pope John XXIII helped shape Vatican-Turkey relations

Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Turkey and Lebanon carries significant historical and diplomatic symbolism, harking back to the mission of Archbishop Angelo Roncalli.
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