Apostolic Journey or Apostasy? Leo XIV’s Middle Eastern Venture Exposed
Vatican News portal (November 26, 2025) reports on Antipope Leo XIV’s impending journey to Turkey and Lebanon, framing it as an ecumenical and interreligious peace initiative. Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin describes the visit as strengthening Christian faith while promoting “harmony, dialogue, and peace” through mosque visits and interfaith events. The article highlights planned activities including an ecumenical celebration for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and a silent prayer at Beirut’s explosion site, all presented as continuity with previous antipopes’ “peacebuilding” efforts.







