Apostolic Letter

Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke. At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: «They will seize you and oppress you; they will...

Pope Leo XIV's first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, from November 27 to December 2, 2025, emphasizes a message of peace, Christian unity, and interreligious dialogue. This ecumenical pilgrimage, marked by the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea in Iznik, aims to strengthen peaceful coexistence in a historically complex region, while also engaging with local populations, particularly young people.

The Eucharist is a central sacrament of Christianity, symbolizing the real presence of Christ through the bread and wine, his body and blood. Instituted at the Last Supper, it unites believers in his death and resurrection. Its liturgy includes the Word of God and the consecration, nourishing faith and spiritual life. This sacrament strengthens the unity of the faithful and their inner conversion. The various Christian denominations differ in their understanding of it, but all recognize its profound spiritual significance.

Apostolic Letter "In unitate Fidei" of Pope Leo XIV on the commemoration of the Council of Nicaea, in preparation for his ecumenical trip to Turkey and Lebanon (27 Nov. - 3 Dec.).

On the occasion of the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Pope Leo XIV launched an ambitious ecumenical project, inviting Christians to reconnect with the Nicene Creed as a common foundation of faith. His trip to Turkey, particularly to İznik, symbolized this call for spiritual unity and reconciliation between Churches, beyond historical divisions, to build together a future of peace and Christian fraternity.

On November 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV amended Article 8 of the Vatican's Fundamental Law, authorizing the participation of lay men and women in the Pontifical Commission. This legal reform, inherited from the pontificate of Francis, marks a historic step toward a more inclusive and egalitarian Vatican governance, integrating women and lay people into a legislative body previously reserved for cardinals. A discreet but major turning point for the Church, calling for renewed co-responsibility between clergy and faithful.

Pope Leo XIV calls on teachers and Catholic institutions to reconnect with spiritual formation, for an integral education founded on hope.