Pope Leo XIV has started his first trip to other countries. He became Pope six months ago. He is visiting Turkey and Lebanon. This trip is about building bridges and talking to people. It is happening during a difficult time because there was recently an airstrike in Beirut.
In Turkey, the Pope will go to the old city of Nicaea. This is because it is 1,700 years since an important Christian meeting there. He wants to help Eastern and Western Christians become closer. He will also visit a famous mosque in Istanbul. This shows friendship between religions.
In Lebanon, he will say Mass in Beirut. This is near the place where a big explosion happened in 2020. Many people were hurt or killed. He wants to show he is with the Lebanese people. About one-third of people in Lebanon are Christian.
The Pope says the world has many wars now. He says it is like a "third world war in small pieces." He believes the future is not safe. People in the Vatican are watching him. They say he is very careful. He talks about helping migrants, but he is less political than the last Pope. This trip will show his style as the new leader.