Pope says preparing trip to Nicaea

12.05.2025 [16:26]
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Baku, May 12, AZERTAC

Pope Leo XIV on Monday told reporters that "we are preparing it" when asked about whether he would fulfil a commitment made by his predecessor Pope Francis to visit ancient Nicaea, now the modern-day Turkish town of Iznik, to celebrate the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, according to ANSA.

Among other things, if the visit goes ahead, it will be an opportunity for the new head of the Catholic Church to meet Patriarch Bartholomew, the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

The First Council of Nicaea is recognized as a landmark event by all Christian denominations and its achievements include settling the issue of the divine nature of God the Son.

Pope says preparing trip to Nicaea

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