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For up-to-date news items about the first papal trip of Pope Leo. Pope Leo XIV lands in Ankara on Nov. 27 for his historic first papal journey to Turkey and Lebanon. (photo: Vatican Media) CNA Staff ...

Pope Leo XIV begins a six-day visit to Turkey and Lebanon on Thursday, his first foreign trip since his election and one on which he’s expected to emphasize key themes of his fledgling pontificate – ...