Pope Leo XIV Turkey Visit: Full Program Schedule

Official Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Turkey: Program Details

The details of Pope Leo XIV's visit to Turkey have been announced.

📌 Day 1 (Tomorrow)

• Arrival in Ankara
• Official visit to Anıtkabir
• Meeting with President Erdoğan at Beştepe Presidential Complex
• Transfer to Istanbul

📌 Friday

• Meeting with Christian clergy at St. Esprit Cathedral
• Transfer to İznik
• Participation in events commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea

📌 Saturday

• Visit to the Blue Mosque
• Meeting with community representatives at the Syrian Orthodox Church of Mor Efrem
• Service at Volkswagen Arena

📌 Sunday

• Participation in the liturgy at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral
• Farewell dinner with Patriarch Bartholomew
• Departure to Beirut

Historical Background

• The First Council of Nicaea took place in 325 AD
• It played a key role in shaping Christian doctrine
• The 1700th anniversary is being celebrated in 2025

The Pope's visit to İznik is timed to coincide with the anniversary. At Lake İznik, he will visit the underwater ruins of Saint Neophytus Basilica and hold a service there.