Middle East Pacification Deemed Essential by Pope and Lebanese President

Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the necessity of pacification in the Middle East following Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear program.

According to Ansa News Agency, Leo welcomed Aoun in an audience, after which Aoun met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State. The discussions in the Secretariat of State highlighted the hope for Lebanon to undergo a stabilization and reform process. This change is anticipated to usher in a new era of political harmony and economic recovery, which would reinforce the country’s ideals of coexistence between different faiths and promote development.

Furthermore, the Holy See’s statement stressed the critical need to advocate for the pacification of the entire Middle Eastern region, outlining it as both necessary and essential.