Pope Leo XIV: A Mission For Peace

A Visit of Peace: Pope Leo XIV’s Journey Through a Wounded Lebanon
VideosA Visit of Peace: Pope Leo XIV’s Journey Through a Wounded Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon marked a powerful moment for a country longing for stability. Over three days, the Holy Father met with political leaders, religious communities, and thousands of faithful, delivering a message of hope, unity, and peace. Through prayers, calls for dialogue, and symbolic gestures, his presence rekindled the sense ...

Pope Leo Calls for Peace in South Lebanon in Departing Speech
SpotlightPope Leo Calls for Peace in South Lebanon in Departing Speech

“Mr President,  Presidents of the Council of Ministers and of Parliament,  Your Beatitudes and Brothers in the Episcopate,  Civil and religious authorities,  Sisters and brothers,  Departing is often more difficult than arriving. We have spent time together, and in Lebanon, this spirit of encounter is contagious. Here, I have found ...

Pope Leo XIV Urges the Christians of the Levant to Embrace Courage and Peace
Pope Leo XIV Urges the Christians of the Levant to Embrace Courage and Peace

Under a clear blue sky and before nearly 150,000 worshippers gathered along Beirut’s seafront, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the public Mass, closing his three-day apostolic visit to Lebanon on Tuesday, December 2. From early morning, faithful from across the country streamed to the waterfront, while the nation’s top officials joined the assembly, ...

Pope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful Ahead of Mass
VideosPope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful Ahead of Mass

In his Popemobile, Pope Leo XIV made his way along the esplanade leading to the waterfront, warmly greeting the faithful gathered for the Mass. A moment of closeness and emotion before the celebration.

Pope Leo XIV Honors the Dedication of the Sisters of the Cross and Hospital Staff
VideosPope Leo XIV Honors the Dedication of the Sisters of the Cross and Hospital Staff

During his visit to the Sisters of the Cross Hospital, Pope Leo XIV expressed his joy at being there: “Jesus dwells here: in you who are sick and in you who care for the sick – the sisters, the doctors, and all staff.”  He thanked everyone for their dedication and reminded them: “You are a tangible sign of Christ’s merciful ...

The Pope at the Port: Victims Speak
VideosThe Pope at the Port: Victims Speak

For them, the Pope’s visit is not just another event. His stop at the port rekindles a powerful hope: that justice might finally return, and that the deep wounds of August 4 may begin to heal. That day, they lost a brother, a sister, an eye… a part of themselves. Today, through this visit, they are searching for a way to find it ...

Faith and Hope at Sisters of the Cross Hospital
VideosFaith and Hope at Sisters of the Cross Hospital

At Sisters of the Cross Hospital, students, parents, and teachers express their hopes ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit. “This visit will bless us and fill us with hope. The Pope keeps us in his prayers,” they say. A moving display of faith, underscoring the symbolic importance of the visit.

A Lasting Message of Peace: Last Day of the Pope's Visit
ProgramsA Lasting Message of Peace: Last Day of the Pope's Visit

The Pope concludes his stay, and This is Beirut brings you every key moment, live. Starting at 8:30 a.m., we will be at Jal El Dib, located at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital. At 10:30 a.m., follow the mass on the waterfront, a unique moment of reflection and unity. At 12:45 p.m., the farewell ceremony at Beirut Airport marks a solemn close to ...

Jal El Dib Awaits Pope Leo XIV's Visit
VideosJal El Dib Awaits Pope Leo XIV's Visit

The air is filled with anticipation and emotion outside the Hôpital de la Croix in Jal El Dib. Faithful gather, eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff is expected to meet with medical staff and patients during a visit that symbolizes faith, solidarity, and blessings.

Beirut Readies for a Historic Papal Mass
Beirut Readies for a Historic Papal Mass

More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion. The pontiff arrived from Turkey on Sunday on his inaugural visit abroad as pope and brought a message of hope, particularly to young people in ...

The Pope’s Final Day in Lebanon: Don’t Miss a Moment
VideosThe Pope’s Final Day in Lebanon: Don’t Miss a Moment

Tuesday, December 2nd: the final day of the Pope’s state visit to Lebanon. The Pope concludes his stay, and This is Beirut brings you every key moment, live. Starting at 8:30 a.m., we will be at Jal El Dib, located at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital. At 10:30 a.m., follow the mass on the waterfront, a unique moment of reflection and unity. At ...

Pope Leo’s Speech During Youth Meeting in Bkerke
SpotlightPope Leo’s Speech During Youth Meeting in Bkerke

Dear young people of Lebanon, “assalamu lakum!” (peace be with you!) This greeting of the Risen Jesus (cf. Jn 20:19) sustains the joy of our meeting. The enthusiasm we feel in our hearts expresses God’s loving closeness, which brings us together as brothers and sisters to share our faith in him and our communion with one ...

Pope Leo’s Speech During Interfaith Dialogue
SpotlightPope Leo’s Speech During Interfaith Dialogue

Dear brothers and sisters, I am deeply moved and immensely grateful to stand among you today, in this blessed land—a land exalted by the prophets of the Old Testament, who beheld in its towering cedars emblems of the righteous soul that flourishes beneath heaven’s vigilant gaze; a land where the echo of the Logos has never fallen ...

The Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit
ProgramsThe Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit

Follow Pope Leo to Martyrs’ Square and to Bkerke, alongside the youth at the heart of the Maronite Patriarchate. Throughout the day, our teams will be live from our studios and on the ground at every stop of his visit. Exclusive reports, analyses, and instant reactions will make you feel as though you were there.

The Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit
ProgramsThe Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit

Monday, December 1st: a historic day in Lebanon. The Pope continues his visit, and This is Beirut takes you to the heart of every moment. Throughout the day, our teams will be live from our studios and on the ground at every stop of his visit. Exclusive reports, analyses, and instant reactions will make you feel as though you were there.

Pope Leo XIV Welcomed with Fervor at Harissa
Pope Leo XIV Welcomed with Fervor at Harissa

Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, warmly greeted by bishops, priests, religious men and women, and pastoral workers, as the faithful welcome him with great fervor.

Faithful and Clergy Gather in Harissa Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival
Faithful and Clergy Gather in Harissa Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Arrival

Bishops, priests, religious members, and representatives from pastoral ministries are assembling at the Our Lady of Lebanon Cathedral in Harissa to welcome Pope Leo XIV, creating an atmosphere of devotion and anticipation as the pope prepares to address the community and share his message of peace and faith.

Pope Leo’s Speech at the Sanctuary of Saint Charbel
SpotlightPope Leo’s Speech at the Sanctuary of Saint Charbel

“Dear brothers and sisters, I thank the Superior General for his words and for the welcome in this beautiful monastery of Annaya. The nature surrounding this house of prayer draws us in with its austere beauty. I give thanks to God for allowing me to come on pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Charbel. My predecessors—especially Saint ...

Pope Urges Lebanese to Stay in Their Country Despite Difficulties
VideosPope Urges Lebanese to Stay in Their Country Despite Difficulties

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the Lebanese people to embrace reconciliation and to remain in their country. Arriving from Turkey on his first international trip, the American pope brought a message of peace for Lebanon, while also urging its leaders to put themselves fully "at the service of your people". "There are times when it is easier to ...

Day Two of the Pope’s Visit: Experience Every Moment Live
VideosDay Two of the Pope’s Visit: Experience Every Moment Live

Monday, December 1st: a historic day in Lebanon. The Pope continues his visit, and This is Beirut takes you to the heart of every moment. At 9:45 a.m., he will be in Annaya, following in the footsteps of Saint Charbel. Then he will visit the Harissa Basilica, overlooking the Bay of Jounieh, to witness the devotion of the faithful. Later in the ...