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Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon

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Sara Hteit
November 28, 2025

On his first foreign trip as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon for three days. Many hope the Pope’s visit might bring a moment of peace to a country living with constant uncertainty.

Pope Leo is set to visit Beirut, bringing hope to Lebanon's Christians amid political turmoil and regional tensions. His trip includes a symbolic stop at the port devastated by the 2020 explosion, where families still seek justice. The visit comes as Israel continues strikes on Hezbollah targets and occupies parts of southern Lebanon, fueling instability. The Pope's message of peace offers a rare moment of unity for a nation caught between war and fragile calm.

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