Christians in Lebanon's south pray papal visit brings peace - and strength to stay
Rev. Najib Amil said Leo's visit to Lebanon, which has the region's highest proportion of Christians, could encourage the Middle East's Catholics to remain in the region.
A billboard depicting Pope Leo XIV, ahead of his planned visit to Lebanon, at the main airport road in Beirut, Lebanon November 21, 2025.(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMED AZAKIR)ByREUTERS