His Holiness
Pope Leo XIV Apostolic Journey to Lebanon
A Message of Peace and Hope
November 30 - December 2, 2025
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon, part of his first Apostolic Journey, carries a message of hope and peace in a region marked by conflict. Fulfilling Pope Francis's intention, it promotes interfaith understanding and inspires Lebanese to become agents of reconciliation, fostering a vision of peace and fraternity.
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The Pope meets with the Carmelite Sisters His Holiness Pope Leo XIV visited the Carmelite Sister’s Monastery, Harissa. According to the Holy See Press Office, the Pope welcomed each nun separately before receiving the heads of the two communities in Harissa and Kafr Mashoun – Jbeil. In his speech to the nuns, he recalled three words from the heart of their contemplative vocation: humility, prayer, and sacrifice. The meeting lasted about half an hour and concluded with the recitation of the Lord's Prayer, and Pope Leo granted his apostolic blessing to the Carmelite nuns in Lebanon.
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Pope Leo has arrived at his residence at the Apostolic Nunciature in Harissa.
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The Pope wrote on the golden book at the Presidential palace the following: On the first day of my visit to Lebanon one of two countries that I am visiting on this first Apostolic voyage on my Pontificate, I happily wish many blessings upon all the people of Lebanon, praying that peace will reign.
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A private meeting at Baabda Palace brings together the Pontiff and the Prime Minister.
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A private meeting at Baabda Palace brings together the Pontiff and the Speaker of Parliament.
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Pope Leo XIV holds a private meeting with President Aoun at Baabda Palace.
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Arrival at Beirut International Airport – Welcome ceremony
15:45
Courtesy visit to the President of the Republic at the Presidential Palace
16:45
Meeting with the President of the National Assembly
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Meeting with the Prime Minister
17:30
Meeting with the officials, civil society representatives and the diplomatic corps - Address of the Holy Father
18:00
How to attend the Mass
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- December 2, present the code at the Beirut Waterfront. View location
“A peace that comes from God, the God who loves us all, unconditionally.”
— Pope Leo XIV
News
November 30, 2025 · 18:15
Pope Delivers Speech at Baabda Palace Before Lebanese Officials, Diplomats, and Leaders
November 30, 2025 · 18:00
Address by the President of the Lebanese Republic, General Joseph Aoun, on the occasion of welcoming...
November 30, 2025 · 15:45
Beirut Welcomes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
November 29, 2025 · 13:00
Schedule of Media Transfers to the Sites of the Apostolic Visit of His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff,...
November 27, 2025 · 10:30
The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon
November 26, 2025 · 20:00
Hospital of the Cross - Jal el-Dib
November 25, 2025 · 14:00
Maronite Patriarchal See of Bkerke
November 24, 2025 · 13:00
Monastery of Saint Maron Annaya - Tomb of Saint Charbel
November 20, 2025 · 13:05
Preparations underway in Annaya, Beirut Waterfront for Pope's visit
November 19, 2025 · 08:30
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November 15, 2025 · 16:00
The deadline for media registration to cover the papal visit ends on November 20
November 14, 2025 · 14:00
Pope Leo's first papal trip signals desire to bridge Catholic-Orthodox divides
November 12, 2025 · 11:00
A Visit of Peace: Lebanon Awaits the Pope Amid Time of Uncertainty
November 12, 2025 · 08:00
In Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo Will Find Ruins and Roots of Catholic Faith
November 08, 2025 · 13:32
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November 08, 2025 · 12:19
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November 04, 2025 · 10:00
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October 28, 2025 · 10:00
Pope Leo to visit several cities in Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad as pontiff
October 27, 2025 · 15:29
Pope Leo reveals first foreign tour with visit to site of Beirut blast
October 27, 2025 · 13:27
Pope Leo XIV will pray at the site of the 2020 Beirut port blast in his first foreign trip
October 27, 2025 · 13:05
The logo and mottos for Pope Leo XIV’s trips to Turkiye and Lebanon
October 27, 2025 · 12:30
From Nicea to the Port of Beirut: Pope Leo's schedule for Türkiye and Lebanon
October 27, 2025 · 12:30
Pope Leo to pray at tomb of St. Charbel during first apostolic journey to Turkey, Lebanon
October 27, 2025 · 11:00
Pope Leo to visit eight cities in Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad as pontiff
October 27, 2025 · 10:10
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