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Pope Leo XIV Concludes Lebanon Visit, Calls for Peace and Unity Amid Ongoing Healing from Beirut Blast

Pope Leo XIV concluded his three-day visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which claimed over 220 lives. Tens of thousands gathered to hear his call for an end to the 'mindset of revenge and violence,' emphasizing the need for unity in a city still healing from the tragedy. His message resonated deeply, reflecting a collective yearning for peace and reconciliation among Lebanon's diverse religious communities, showcased during a Mass attended by approximately 100,000 people.

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Pope Leo XIV Concludes Lebanon Visit, Calls for Peace and Unity Amid Ongoing Healing from Beirut Blast

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NPR4 hours ago

Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his first overseas papal trip with prayers at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which resulted in over 220 fatalities. His visit included a Mass attended by approximately 150,000 worshippers, reflecting the deep need for hope in a country grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy and ongoing fears of renewed conflict.

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BBC News4 hours ago

Pope prays at Beirut port blast site on last day of Lebanon visit

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his three-day visit to Lebanon by praying at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which resulted in over 220 fatalities. During this visit, he called for justice and peace for the victims and their families, emphasizing the need for unity among the Lebanese people.

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France 244 hours ago

Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut port blast

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his inaugural overseas trip with a visit to Lebanon, where he prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, a tragedy that claimed over 220 lives. His visit included a Mass attended by approximately 100,000 people, during which he called for unity among Lebanon's diverse communities to address the country's ongoing crises.

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Al Jazeera6 hours ago

Pope prays at site of 2020 Beirut port explosion

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his inaugural foreign trip by praying at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, urging justice and peace for the people of Lebanon. This visit included a Mass attended by approximately 100,000 people, highlighting the Pope's commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the nation.

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Al Jazeera6 hours ago

Pope Leo wraps up Lebanon visit with prayers at site of Beirut port blast

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his three-day visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of the Beirut port blast, which tragically claimed over 220 lives in 2020. During his visit, he emphasized the importance of Lebanese unity and the pursuit of peace and justice in a country facing ongoing sectarian tensions and external threats.

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France 247 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV urges unity on day two of Lebanon visit

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Pope Leo XIV, during the second day of his visit to Lebanon, emphasized the importance of coexistence and unity among the country's diverse religious communities, speaking at Martyrs' Square in Beirut, a historic site symbolizing the civil war divide. He highlighted Lebanon as a testament that fear and prejudice do not prevail.

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NBC News7 hours ago

Tens of thousands hear Pope Leo call for an end to 'mindset of revenge and violence' near site of huge Beirut blast

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Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut to hear Pope Leo XIV's call for an end to the 'mindset of revenge and violence,' emphasizing unity in a city still healing from the devastating 2020 port explosion. The Pope's message resonated deeply with the audience, reflecting a collective yearning for peace and reconciliation in Lebanon.

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France 249 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV urges unity in Lebanon visit

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Pope Leo XIV concluded his visit to Lebanon by praying at the site of the 2020 Beirut port blast and leading a Mass on the city's waterfront, attended by an estimated 100,000 people. This visit is part of his inaugural international trip, which also includes Turkey, aimed at promoting peace and unity in a region fraught with tensions.

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The Guardian2 days ago

Pope Leo urges Lebanese leaders to make peace highest priority

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Pope Leo XIV has called on Lebanese political and religious leaders to prioritize peace during his visit to Lebanon, a country currently facing Israeli airstrikes and ongoing sectarian tensions. This appeal comes as part of his first overseas trip, following a visit to Turkey, where he highlighted the global risks posed by escalating conflicts.

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