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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bassem Mroue

Pope Leo surprises priests in southern Lebanon with message of peace

Pope Leo XIV delivered a surprise message of peace and hope to 13 priests from southern Lebanon, near the Israeli border, by unexpectedly joining their video call from Rome on Wednesday. The pontiff assured them they were in his prayers and expressed his wish for peace to soon prevail along the volatile frontier.

The Lebanese Catholic and Maronite priests had gathered online for a scheduled morning meeting with the Vatican’s ambassador to Lebanon, Archbishop Paolo Borgia. To their astonishment, Borgia then announced that Pope Leo was also present and wished to speak with them.

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