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Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns
- Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon, the second leg of his historic first international trip.
- The visit focuses on supporting Christian communities amid Lebanon's economic collapse and political instability.
- A planned stop at the Port of Beirut is expected to draw attention to the 2020 explosion.
- Lebanon’s Christian communities have faced emigration and instability amid regional turmoil.
- Turkey and Lebanon are framed as focal points of Pope Leo XIV’s peace and unity message.
- Lebanon’s border tensions and security challenges shape the pope’s itinerary.
- The trip includes ecumenical engagements and emphasis on Christian unity.
- Officials stress precautions amid regional tensions during the trip.
- The pope’s Lebanon visit completes the first international trip segment after Turkey.
- The visit aims to spotlight overlooked Christian communities in a war-torn region.
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