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December 2

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

December 1

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.

November 30

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

November 30

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

November 29

Pope Leo tours Istanbul's famous Blue Mosque, declines to pray alongside imam

Pope Leo XIV tours Istanbul's Blue Mosque but declines to pray, surprising Vatican officials who had to correct official records of the historic visit.

November 28

Pope Leo joins Eastern and Western patriarchs in Turkey to pray for Christian unity

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey's ancient Nicaea site where Christian leaders pray for unity, commemorating the 1,700-year anniversary of the historic council.

November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

November 21

JB Pritzker huddles with Chicago-born Pope at Vatican to rip ICE ops

Pope Leo XIV and Illinois governor JB Pritzker share concerns over Trump immigration crackdown during Vatican meeting arranged by Chicago cardinal.

November 19

Pope Leo XIV receives invite to throw out first pitch at White Sox new stadium

Pope Leo XIV received an invite to throw out the first pitch at the Chicago White Sox's new stadium as long as his schedule will permit it. The pope is a huge White Sox fan.

November 19

Pope Leo XIV strongly supports US bishops' condemnation of Trump immigration raids: 'Extremely disrespectful'

Pope Leo XIV backed U.S. Catholic bishops in condemning the Trump administration's immigration sweeps, urging Americans to treat migrants with dignity.