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Pope Pushes Peace Message on 2nd Day in Crisis-Hit Lebanon

In war-weary Lebanon, many look to Pope Leo for peace

Leo XIV is in Lebanon, the final leg of his foreign papal debut. Many weary from war with Israel see him as a beacon of hope as he offers himself as peacemaker.

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Pope arrives in Lebanon in a bid to bring hope to a war-wracked region

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Pope Pushes Peace Message on Second Day in Crisis-Hit Lebanon

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At the moment he was elected, Pope Leo told God: 'You're in charge'

Pope Leo revealed on Tuesday that at the moment of his election as leader of the 1.4 billion-member Catholic Church, he turned to God with a simple message: "You're in charge and you lead the way".

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Pope Leo XIV Delivers Message of Peace in Lebanon

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

The Latest: Pope Leo brings messages of peace and Christian unity on trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey and Lebanon on his first foreign trip, fulfilling the late Pope Francis’ plans to mark an important Orthodox anniversary. In Ankara on Thursday, Leo meets with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

National Catholic Register

Powerful Moments From Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Turkey and Lebanon

On the final morning of his trip to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV paused before the ruins of the Beirut port explosion, praying in silence and placing a wreath in memory of the victims. In one of the most emotional moments of his trip, he also met family members of those killed and survivors still carrying the wounds of the Aug. 4, 2020, blast.

Pope Leo XIV embarks on first overseas trip, visiting Turkey and Lebanon

One journalist gifted Pope Leo XIV a Thanksgiving pumpkin pie as he began his first foreign tour to Turkey and Lebanon, accompanied by the world's press.

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In Lebanon, Pope Leo calls on nation's leaders to be true peacemakers

Pope Leo XIV, arriving in Lebanon, has challenged the nation's political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside at a fraught moment for the country.

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Pope Leo XIV to focus on Christian unity, relations with Islam in Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey Thursday on his first international apostolic journey. The wide-ranging trip — spanning historic ecumenical encounters, deeply symbolic gestures of prayer, and pastoral visits to Christian communities under pressure — is expected to highlight the pope’s priorities of unity,

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Turkey says Lebanon-Cyprus maritime deal violates Turkish Cypriots' rights, is unacceptable

ANKARA (Reuters) -A maritime demarcation deal signed between Lebanon and Cyprus violates the rights of Turkish Cypriots on the island and is therefore unacceptable, Turkey said on Thursday. Lebanon and Cyprus on Wednesday signed the long-awaited deal,

The National Interest

How Turkey Can Be a True Ally to Lebanon

Turkey and Lebanon’s historically strong relationship has been overshadowed by geo-politics and regional rivalries, namely the Iranian-Saudi battle for influence in the Middle East. Nevertheless, Ankara has been making overtures to Lebanon in the form of ...

The Latest: Pope Leo XIV brings messages of peace and Christian unity on trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV is on his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking a significant Christian anniversary and promoting peace amid global tensions.

Pope Leo XIV brings messages of peace and Christian unity on trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV is on his first foreign trip to Turkey and later Lebanon, marking an important Christian anniversary and bringing a message of peace to the region at a crucial time for efforts to end the war in Ukraine and ease Mideast tensions.