Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on second leg of first foreign trip
Lebanon
Today at 13:19
November 30 at 13:19 GMT +00:00
Lebanon, Beirut
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Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut on Sunday, November 30, continuing his first foreign trip since becoming pontiff.
During his visit, he is expected to meet with Lebanese government officials and religious leaders, and is scheduled to focus on the themes of peace, coexistence, and support for the country’s ongoing recovery efforts.
The Pope will also pray at the site of the 2020 chemical explosion at the Port of Beirut, paying tribute to the victims of one of the country’s most devastating tragedies.
The visit follows his three-day stay in Turkey, where he visited the Blue Mosque and celebrated Mass at Istanbul’s Volkswagen Arena.
Programme
13 45 GMT Arrival at Rafik al Hariri International Airport - Beirut
14 45 GMT Meeting with the Lebanese President in Baabda
15 15 GMT meeting with The Lebanese Prime Minister