Shafaqna English- Before taking off for Rome at Beirut’s airport, Pope Leo XIV called for dialogue, fraternity, and reconciliation across the Middle East.
Following an official “farewell ceremony” at Beirut’s Rafic Hariri International Airport on Tuesday (02 Dec 2025) Pope concluded his Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon on Tuesday, highlighting a vision of fraternity and peace for the entire region.
“We hope to involve the entire Middle East in this spirit of fraternity and commitment to peace, including those who currently consider themselves enemies,” the Pope said, bringing his 6-day apostolic visit to a close.
Pope highlighted the country’s rich spiritual heritage and the resilience of its people and upheld the deep veneration for the Blessed Virgin Mary shared by both Christians and Muslims.
Calling for an end to hostilities, he said: “We must recognise that armed struggle brings no benefit. While weapons are lethal, negotiation, mediation and dialogue are constructive. Let us all choose peace as a way, not just as a goal!”
Source: Vatican News