Pope Leo XIV to visit Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul

Pope Leo XIV will visit the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul during his upcoming visit to Türkiye, the Holy See press office reported.

Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit Türkiye and Lebanon next month, 27 November – 2 December 2025, which will be the first Apostolic Journey outside of the Italy of his pontificate.

The Pope will visit the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral on 30 November – the feast of St Andrew the Apostle.