Pope Leo XIV is visiting the ruins of a basilica that archaeologists now say hosted an important early Christian council.

Although the ancient city of Nicaea lies in ruins and the geographic centre of Christianity has shifted West, Pope Leo XIV and Christian leaders gathered at an archaeological site in Turkey to ...

Pope Leo XIV marks a significant moment on his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik, the site of the ...

When Christians recite the Creed, it should prompt an examination of conscience about what they truly believe and what kind ...

Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea on Thursday in the Turkish city historically ...

Pope Leo XIV and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I are convening in Nicaea, Turkey for a joint celebration for the unity of ...

Centuries of church schisms show that if there’s a doctrine to be fought over, there’s a good chance Christians will fight ...

During a visit to Iznik on Friday, Pope Leo issued a call for Christian unity and fraternity in a world rife with war and ...

Following is the full text of the joint statement issued Nov. 25, 2025, by Archbishop Richard G. Henning and Greek Orthodox Metropolitan Methodios on the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea a ...

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

Pope Leo embarks on a significant journey through Turkey and Lebanon, aiming to unite Christian leaders across the Middle East. His visit marks the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed and ...

Pope Leo XIV marks a high point of his first foreign trip to Turkey with a pilgrimage to Iznik. He prays Friday with ...