The Vatican continues to advocate for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine and, despite resistance, will continue to seek mediation between Israel and Palestine, Pope Leo XIV said in an impromptu airborne press conference.

Pope Leo XIV is on his first visit to Lebanon. He arrives at a pivotal time for the country, buffeted by conflict with Israel and a devastating economic crisis.

Pope Leo XIV is visiting holy sites in Lebanon on Monday as he seeks to recognize the importance of the country's religious pluralism and also send a message to Christians not to abandon the region.

The pope calls on Lebanese leaders to rise above divisions and sends a message of hope to Christians amid political crises and fears of renewed conflict with Israel

Pope Leo visited Istanbul's Blue Mosque on Saturday, but was not welcomed by the head of Turkey's state-run religious organization despite earlier plans.

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.

On his first overseas trip, the pontiff repeats his predecessor’s warning of a “Third World War fought piecemeal” and appeals for global dialogue. The pope was speaking in Turkey where he will spend three days before travelling on to Lebanon,

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