Pope Leo XIV is making his first diplomatic foreign trip, visiting both Turkey and Lebanon to promote unity, peace, and dialogue among Christian denominations, against the backdrop of ongoing Middle Eastern instability and regional crises.His itinerary includes commemorating the Council of Nicaea anniversary in Turkey, interfaith meetings, visits to Iznik and Istanbul's Blue Mosque, joint events with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, high-level discussions with Lebanese political leaders, prayer at the Beirut port explosion site, and support for Lebanon's Christian community amid recent airstrikes and socio-economic challenges.The Vatican confirmed that all speeches will be delivered in English and French, while the absence of Patriarch Kirill and affiliated patriarchs due to tensions from the Ukraine war poses complications for planned ecumenical events.