Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his first foreign journey as pope, visiting Turkey and Lebanon over six days. The trip begins in Turkey, where he will join other Christian leaders in Iznik to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the ancient council that shaped core Christian beliefs. The visit is seen as an opportunity to promote unity among Christian traditions and to encourage healing after centuries of division. In addition to Christian events, Pope Leo will visit the Blue Mosque and meet with religious leaders to foster inter-religious dialogue. The second leg of his trip takes him to Lebanon, arriving shortly after recent airstrikes on Beirut, where his diplomatic approach will be closely watched.