Exclusive: JD Vance plans to join Pope Leo’s visit to Turkey's Iznik

US Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Turkey to accompany Pope Leo on his trip to the city of Iznik, marking the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. The visit, planned for 28 November, has not yet been finalized, but Vance hopes to join the pope at the historic Christian site. Vance will already be in the Middle East for Thanksgiving, and if he travels to Turkey, he will likely also pay a courtesy visit to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The pope's visit is expected to establish Iznik as a major center for Christian pilgrimage and faith tourism.