Pope Leo XIV lands in Rome after historic first papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV interacts with a baby before celebrating Mass in Beirut, Lebanon, on Dec. 2, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media. CNA Staff, Dec 2, 2025 / 10:30 am (CNA). Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Rome after his first apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2.Note: CNA has concluded this live blog. Please visit our main website for ongoing coverage and other Catholic news.