"Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Beirut for a three-day visit focused on political talks and interfaith outreach. The pope said he wanted to bring a message of peace to the region, while Israel continued strikes on Islamist militias in southern Lebanon and Gaza. In the Lebanese capital, the pontiff met political leaders from the country's three main religious communities: President Joseph Aoun, a Christian; Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a Shiite Muslim; and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, a Sunni Muslim."
"He planned to address representatives of all political-confessional groups at the presidential palace in the evening. Monday's schedule includes meetings with Maronite believers and clergy, followed by an interfaith prayer gathering with Muslim, Christian and smaller religious leaders. With Lebanon's power-sharing system tied to religious affiliation, such ceremonies also carry political weight."
"The Maronites are a Christian community that belongs to the Catholic Church, based mainly in Lebanon, with their own ancient liturgy, traditions and hierarchy."
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Beirut for a three-day visit aimed at political talks and interfaith outreach amid continuing Israeli strikes on Islamist militias in southern Lebanon and Gaza. The pontiff met leaders from Lebanon's three main religious communities — President Joseph Aoun (Christian), Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri (Shiite) and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (Sunni) — and planned to address representatives of all political-confessional groups at the presidential palace. The visit includes meetings with Maronite believers and clergy and an interfaith prayer gathering with Muslim, Christian and smaller religious leaders. Ceremonies carry political weight because Lebanon's power-sharing system is tied to religious affiliation.
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