Pope Leo in Beirut: Palestinian state 'only' solution to Israeli conflict
"We all know that at this time Israel still does not accept that solution, but we see it as the only solution," Leo, the first US pope, told journalists on a flight from Turkey to Lebanon.
Pope Leo XIV is welcomed by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and his wife Nehmat Nehmeh upon arrival at Rafic Hariri International Airport, during his first apostolic journey, in Beirut, Lebanon, November 30, 2025. (photo credit: REUTERS/Mohammed Yassin)ByREUTERSUpdated:
