President Joseph Aoun Meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican
President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun began his official Vatican visit with a meeting with Pope Leo XIV.
The visit reflected the strong and historic ties between Lebanon and the Holy See.
President Aoun arrived at St. Damasus Square in the Vatican in the morning. Vatican officials welcomed him before the Papal Guard escorted him to the Pope’s office.
President Aoun then held a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV. The talks lasted about half an hour.
After the meeting, Aoun met Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin. He also met Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. (Vatican News)
During the talks, President Aoun thanked the Vatican for its continued support for Lebanon. He also highlighted the importance of the historic relationship between Lebanon and the Holy See.
The discussions focused on Lebanon and the challenges facing the country. The Vatican also expressed its continued support for efforts aimed at achieving stability and lasting peace. (Vatican News)
At the end of the meeting, President Aoun presented Pope Leo XIV with a bust of Blessed Patriarch Elias Howayek. The gift contained relics of the newly beatified Maronite patriarch.
The symbolic gift highlighted the important religious and national legacy of Blessed Elias Howayek in Lebanon.
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