Beirut blast led many to leave Lebanon, now Catholics say pope's visit brings hope

The pope’s visit is a sign of hope,” Rev. Miled Abboud told NBC News. “There are a lot of bleak things, of things that make us despair, but we have Christ who gives us strength to carry on.” ...
The Times of Israel

Pope prays at site of Beirut port blast, calls for ‘justice and fraternity’ in Lebanon during mass

The pope then holds Mass along the Beirut waterfront, calling for Lebanon to be a “home of justice and fraternity” and a ...

Highlights: Pope Leo departs the Middle East and leaves a message of support to the people of Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his first foreign trip Tuesday at the site of a deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion that has become a symbol of dysfunction and official impunity.

Pope prays at site of 2020 port explosion, consoles relatives of victims

Pope Leo XIV has prayed at the site of a deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion that has become a symbol of Lebanon’s dysfunction, official impunity and scars ...
Reuters

Pope Leo leads Mass for 150,000 after praying at Beirut port blast site - as it happened

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