Summary
Pope Leo XIV, on his visit to Lebanon, prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, where he met and spoke with survivors and victims' families. He encouraged peace and unity among Lebanon's communities and celebrated a Mass attended by around 150,000 people. His visit focused on building peace and pursuing justice for those affected by the blast.
Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV visited Lebanon for three days.
- He prayed and lit a lamp at the site of the 2020 Beirut port blast.
- The explosion killed over 220 people and injured 6,500.
- The Pope met with survivors and families of victims at the blast site.
- The blast investigation has faced obstacles, and no officials have been convicted.
- Around 150,000 attended a Mass led by Pope Leo at Beirut's waterfront.
- The Pope called for unity and peace in Lebanon, urging people to overcome ethnic and political divides.
- His trip also included a visit to Turkiye, where he called for peace in the Middle East.
