Beirut, Lebanon, Dec 1, 2025 (AFP) - Pope preaches unity at gathering of Christian, Muslim leaders in Beirut

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2025-12-01

In a Beirut square that was once a physical embodiment of Lebanon's sectarian rifts, Christian and Muslim leaders united around Pope Leo XIV on Monday as he urged them to work for peace in their divided nation. Lebanon, whose political system has long been based on religious balance, suffered through years of sectarian conflict, and faith leaders at Monday's interreligious meeting emphasised the importance of unity and coexistence. Speaking from......

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