Pope brings message of reconciliation on trip to Middle East
The Pope has emphasised the a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to “those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier”.
At the start of his visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV has called for a renewed commitment to peace and reconciliation in the war-torn and crisis-ridden country.
âBlessed are the peacemakers â those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier,â the pontiff said during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace in Beirut on Sunday.
With his visit, Leo hopes to bolster the Christians of the region and strengthen hope for a peaceful future in the Middle East.
The head of the Catholic Church praised the resilience of the Lebanese people, who, despite economic hardship, political instability and recurring conflicts, have repeatedly found the courage to make a new beginning.
âLebanonâs strength is a people who never give up, who rise again with courage after every trial,â he said.
The country is diverse and made up of different religions and cultures. However, what unites every Lebanese person, at the very least, is the common language of hope, he said.
This enables people to start anew time and again, despite all adversity.
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âThere are personal and collective wounds that take many years, sometimes entire generations, to heal,â the Pope said.
President Aoun emphasised that Lebanon is âa land of freedom and dignity for every personâ and unique in its system of coexistence between Muslims and Christians.
He appealed to the Pope to draw the worldâs attention to the countryâs difficult situation.
Aoun also underscored the countryâs geopolitical importance: its survival is a prerequisite for the emergence of peace, hope and reconciliation.
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