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- 2025
Lebanon welcomes Pope Leo XIV for his first apostolic visit since his election. Described by the Vatican as “a message of peace and resilience,” this visit comes at a time when the country continues to face severe economic, political, and social challenges.
Over the course of three days, November 30 to December 2, the program highlights the various dimensions – institutional, spiritual, and social – of this highly anticipated trip.
Day 1 – November 30: Arrival and Official Meetings
The Holy Father is expected to meet Lebanon’s highest authorities: President Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri. He will also address representatives of civil society and the diplomatic corps, marking a highly anticipated political moment.
Day 2 – December 1: Prayers and Meeting with Youth
Among the key highlights of the visit are a pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Charbel in Annaya and a meeting with religious leaders in Harissa, both moments of deep devotion and pastoral outreach. The Pope will also participate in a major interfaith gathering at Martyrs’ Square, as well as an event at the Maronite Patriarchate in Bkerkeh dedicated to the youth, expected to draw thousands.
Day 3 – December 2: Solidarity and Final Mass
A visit to the Psychiatric Hospital of the Cross in Jal Ed Dib, along with a silent prayer at the site of the Beirut port explosion, will underscore the social dimension of the trip. The visit will conclude with a Mass celebrated on the Beirut waterfront, followed by the official farewell ceremony at Beirut International Airport.
Throughout this visit, the Pope is expected to deliver a message of reconciliation, unity, and interfaith dialogue, addressed with strength to Lebanon as the country seeks to restore its political and social stability.
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