Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Turkey before arriving in Lebanon to offer hope to its struggling population and support the country’s Christian community.

In Turkey, he visited the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, promoting messages of peace and interfaith respect.

In Lebanon, he faced a nation reeling from financial collapse, the 2020 Beirut port explosion, and ongoing tensions with Israel and Hezbollah.

Leo is expected to meet victims of the Beirut blast, engage with young Lebanese, and encourage Christians to remain in or return to the country, CBS News has reported.

His visit is seen as a symbol of solidarity and a call for justice, peace, and the preservation of Lebanon’s fragile Christian heritage.