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His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Comes to Lebanon as a Messenger of Peace
What Message Will He Carry?
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A long-awaited journey... his first as Pontiff... a journey marked by profound hope and great faith. Following in the footsteps of his Predecessors, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV embarks on a pilgrimage of reconciliation and faith, first to Turkey and then to Lebanon.
Under the motto "Blessed Are the Peacemakers," the Land of the Cedars prepares to welcome the Holy Father, who comes as a messenger of peace to a land truly in need of it. He comes to a nation yearning for tranquility, stability, and security.
This pilgrimage has a strong Ecumenical character, and puts in its center interreligious dialogue and openness to all segments of society. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV will have a significant opportunity to connect with Christian communities and local populations of various faiths and denominations.
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon is more than just a visit... it is a Prayer, a hope, a love, and a recognition of the dignity of every human on this earth.
Many questions are being asked by the Lebanese today. What initiatives will His Holiness the Pope launch in Lebanon? What will be the impact of the visit on a people exhausted by crises? And what comes next?
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The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
21-11-2025
This issue includes reports, videos, news, articles, and a full coverage of the latest developments of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as well as the Church, Ecumenical, and social events…
This is in addition to the weekly word of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs which is entitled in this issue “Will Future Generations Believe?”. It a tribute to the Palestinian Christian Initiative – Kairos Palestine 2025.
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Why Martyrs' Square Chosen for the Ecumenical Meeting with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV?
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Martyrs' Square – a square that encapsulates the history and essence of Lebanon – was chosen in the heart of Beirut, a city that rose from its suffering to remain a beacon of peace and dialogue, and a permanent platform for encounter among the people of one faith and one humanity.
Martyrs' Square embodies coexistence among all the components of the nation. It has always been a space that brings together Lebanese people of all affiliations and honors all of Lebanon's martyrs who fell for freedom and national unity. Furthermore, the exceptional proximity between the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and the Maronite Cathedral of Saint George constitutes a unique symbol in the world of spiritual coexistence and interfaith dialogue.
This meeting is not merely a symbolic celebration, but a living embodiment of the spirit of Beirut, which has united people of all backgrounds with love and embraced their diversity as a unique human and spiritual value. Beirut Chants El-Sistema Choir, the Imam Musa Al-Sadr Foundation Choir, and the Islamic Orphanage Choir will participate in this gathering, performing beautiful hymns and chants specially composed for this event.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Receives Colonel Attilio Cortone Representing the Italian Bilateral Military Mission in Lebanon, and an Accompanying Delegation
A Meeting Emphasizing the Importance of Strengthening Dialogue, Respect, and Fraternity
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs received Colonel Attilio Cortone from the Italian Army, Representing the Italian Bilateral Military Mission in Lebanon (MIBIL), at the head of a delegation that included Mr. Emiliano Stornelli, Founding Chairman of the Religion & Security Council (RSC), Ms. Katia Fawzi Haddad, the Colonel's Public Relations Officer with the Lebanese, and Ms. Sally Abou Chakra, the Colonel's Translator. The meeting took place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
A team from the MECC General Secretariat also attended the meeting. It included Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, Associate Secretary General, Professor Laure Abi Khalil, Coordinator of the "Dialogue, Social Cohesion and Preservation of Human Dignity" Projects, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, Coordinator of Media and Church Relations, Mrs. Maha Semaan, Executive Assistant to the Secretary General, Elia Nasrallah, Communication and Media Officer in the Communication and Public Relations Department, and Mr. Johnny Antoun, Social Media Officer in the Communication and Public Relations Department.
