Pope Leo XIV while traveling: Anniversary of the Council of Nizea 2025!
Pope Leo XIV while traveling: Anniversary of the Council of Nizea 2025!
Iznik, Türkei - Pope Leo XIV is planning his first big trip to Turkey on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nizea I, which took place 325 AD. This trip is scheduled for the end of May 2025, whereby the exact deadline for May 24th falls, as vatican.va highlights the relevance of these celebrations Under the motto "Christ, our hope". On the occasion of this anniversary, the International Theological Commission will publish a document entitled "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Redeemer. 1700 Years of Ecumenical Council of Nizea". The aim of this document is to emphasize the outstanding importance of the council and the creed.
The celebrations should not only honor the historical relevance, but also serve as an incentive for evangelizing and social engagement. A study day on the document will take place in Rome to serve the deepening of the faith and the community of Christians.
planned trips and invitations
Apart from Turkey, it remains unclear whether Leo XIV will take many trips. When asked for a visit to the USA, he replied: "Not immediately." However, he does not rule out a trip to Peru, his adopted home. In addition, there is an official invitation from Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj for a visit to Kiev to support the peace efforts. Selenskyj emphasized that a visit to the Pope would bring hope for the Ukrainian people.also Leo XIV is thinking about a possible journey to the Fatima pilgrimage site in Portugal, which was originally planned by Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost. This shows that the focus of the new Pontifex is not only at the celebrations of the Council of Nizea, but also on the challenges and hopes that the global Christian community currently employ.
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