Vatican City, April 12, 2026 (AFP) - Pope says he is 'closer than ever' to Lebanese people

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Pope Leo XIV expressed his closeness to the people of Lebanon on Sunday, saying there was a "moral obligation" to protect them while calling on warring parties to seek peace. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war last month as Israel pursues the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, with Lebanese authorities reporting more than 2,000 people been killed in Israeli strikes. "I am closer than ever, in these days of sorrow, fear, and unconquerable hope i......

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