Pope Leo's Plea for Peace in Middle East
Update: 2025-12-02
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Pope Leo the Fourteenth, in his first overseas trip as the Catholic leader, visited Lebanon, urging leaders across the Middle East to listen to their peoples calls for peace and move away from the horror of war. He delivered a powerful address to 150,000 people in Beirut, emphasizing the need for new approaches to overcome divisions and confront the regions history of conflict, political instability, and economic hardship. The Pope also called on religious leaders to unite for Lebanons healing, pressed political figures to continue peace efforts, and urged the international community to promote dialogue and reconciliation. Despite being unable to visit southern Lebanon due to ongoing conflict, the Popes message was heard and embraced by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
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