Pope Leo XIV in Beirut

Pope Leo XIV in Beirut – His First Historic Apostolic Visit (December 1, 2025) Pope Leo XIV is in Beirut for his first apostolic visit to the Middle East since being elected in May as the leader of the world's Catholics. He arrives at a critical time for the country, which is grappling with conflict with Israel and a severe economic crisis.

A banner depicting Pope Leo XIV against a morning rainbow before his visit to the Maronite Monastery in Annaya, Lebanon, where he will pray at the tomb of Saint Charbel. The rainbow symbolizes hope, peace, and unity in a diverse society. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

A banner depicting Pope Leo XIV against a morning rainbow before his visit to the Maronite Monastery in Annaya, Lebanon, where he will pray at the tomb of Saint Charbel. The rainbow symbolizes hope, peace, and unity in a diverse society. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope LEO XIV is officially welcomed at Beirut International Airport by government officials and clergy. The ceremony includes senior state officials and local bishops. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope LEO XIV is officially welcomed at Beirut International Airport by government officials and clergy. The ceremony includes senior state officials and local bishops. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Attendees at the Mass wear badges featuring the image of Pope Leo XIV, expressing their joy at his visit and participation in the liturgy in Beirut. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Attendees at the Mass wear badges featuring the image of Pope Leo XIV, expressing their joy at his visit and participation in the liturgy in Beirut. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful during the Holy Mass at the Waterfront in Beirut, offering words of prayer and reflection as participants listen attentively to his message. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope Leo XIV addresses the faithful during the Holy Mass at the Waterfront in Beirut, offering words of prayer and reflection as participants listen attentively to his message. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

A bearded hermit pilgrim kneels and prays during the Holy Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the waterfront in Beirut, where people from around the world gather, forming a community that transcends cultural and national boundaries. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

A bearded hermit pilgrim kneels and prays during the Holy Mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV at the waterfront in Beirut, where people from around the world gather, forming a community that transcends cultural and national boundaries. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai receives a chalice from Pope Leo XIV during a Holy Mass at the Waterfront in Beirut, marking the Pope’s first apostolic journey. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai receives a chalice from Pope Leo XIV during a Holy Mass at the Waterfront in Beirut, marking the Pope’s first apostolic journey. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

A woman wipes away tears, visibly moved during the Mass concelebrated by Pope Leo XIV in Beirut, touched by the prayers and the sacred atmosphere of the liturgy. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

A woman wipes away tears, visibly moved during the Mass concelebrated by Pope Leo XIV in Beirut, touched by the prayers and the sacred atmosphere of the liturgy. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

After the service, some of the faithful rest on benches at the Waterfront in Beirut. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

After the service, some of the faithful rest on benches at the Waterfront in Beirut. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope Leo XIV prays at the tomb of Saint Charbel during a visit to the Saint Maroun Monastery in Annaya, Lebanon. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope Leo XIV prays at the tomb of Saint Charbel during a visit to the Saint Maroun Monastery in Annaya, Lebanon. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

After a moment of prayer, Pope Leo XIV reads a letter and delivers a message to the faithful gathered inside the monastery, standing beside the tomb of Saint Charbel in Annaya. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

After a moment of prayer, Pope Leo XIV reads a letter and delivers a message to the faithful gathered inside the monastery, standing beside the tomb of Saint Charbel in Annaya. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope Leo XIV attends an interfaith and ecumenical gathering at Martyrs’ Square in Beirut, Lebanon, during his apostolic visit, bringing together leaders from various Christian communities and other religions. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

Pope Leo XIV attends an interfaith and ecumenical gathering at Martyrs’ Square in Beirut, Lebanon, during his apostolic visit, bringing together leaders from various Christian communities and other religions. Photo by: © Marek Ladzinski/ZUMA Press Wire

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