Pope Francis plans visit to Turkey in 2025 for Council of Nicaea anniversary

Pope Francis announced his intention to visit Turkey in 2025 to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Christianity's first ecumenical council. This visit would coincide with a significant Holy Year celebration. The Pope aims to strengthen ties with Orthodox Christians during this visit. The Council of Nicaea, held in 325, established the Nicaean Creed, a key statement of Christian faith. Francis previously visited Turkey in 2014, where he met with Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew I. The upcoming visit is expected to further the dialogue between Catholic and Orthodox churches.