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Pope Leo delivered a moving speech in Beirut on Monday, urging renewed hope and a collective commitment to peace across the Middle East at a moment of heightened regional tension and deep humanitarian suffering. Speaking at Martyrs’ Square before religious leaders, officials, and thousands of attendees, the Pope emphasized that lasting peace requires dialogue, dignity, and a shared belief in the possibility of reconciliation.

His address comes as Lebanon continues to confront political paralysis, economic collapse, and fears of spillover from conflicts in neighboring countries. The Pope called Lebanon a “land of coexistence” and said the nation’s resilience serves as a reminder that peace is not only a desire but a human vocation. His remarks resonated strongly among Lebanese citizens, many of whom see his visit as a symbol of international support during an unprecedented crisis.

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00:00Dear brothers and sisters, I am deeply moved and immensely grateful to stand
00:07among you today in this blessed land. In his post synodal apostolic
00:13exhortation, Ecclesia in Medio Oriente, here in this beloved land, may every bell
00:20toll, every Adan, every call to prayer blend into a single soaring hymn, not
00:29only to glorify the merciful Creator of heaven and earth, but also to lift a
00:34heartfelt prayer for the divine gift of peace. Every human being, though the public
00:42ministry of Jesus unfolded chiefly in Galilee and Judea for many years, and
00:48especially in recent times, the eyes of the world have been fixed on the Middle
00:53East, the cradle of the Abrahamic religions, observing the arduous journey
00:58and the unceasing quest for the precious gift of peace. At times, humanity looks at
01:06the Middle East with a sense of trepidation and disheartenment in the face of such
01:12complex and long-standing conflicts. Yet in the midst of these struggles, a sense of
01:20hopefulness and encouragement can be found when we focus on what unites us, our common
01:27humanity and our belief in a God of love and mercy. Signed here in Beirut in 2012, Pope
01:37Benedict XVI emphasized, in an age when coexistence can seem like a distant dream, the
01:46people of Lebanon, while embracing different religions, stand as a powerful
01:52reminder that fear, distrust, and prejudice do not have the final word, and that unity,
02:02reconciliation, and peace are possible.
02:15The olive tree not only adorns this space in which we gather today, but it is also revered
02:25in the sacred texts of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, serving as a timeless symbol of reconciliation
02:34and peace. Its long life and remarkable ability to flourish even in the harshest environments, symbolize
02:43endurance and hope, reflecting the steadfast commitment required to nurture peaceful coexistence.
02:53Your presence here and across the globe enriches the world with your multi-millennial heritage,
02:59knowledge, but it also represents a vocation. In a never more interconnected world, you are
03:08called to be builders of peace, to confront intolerance, overcome violence, and banish exclusion,
03:17illuminating the path toward justice and concord for all through the witness of your faith. Shukran.
03:26Thank you very much.
03:53Oh
04:23Amen.
04:53Amen.
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