Speaking for Lebanon's presidential palace, Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Lebanon’s resilience, calling the nation a community that "does not give up," but rises with courage even through hardship. Peace in Lebanon, he said, is not merely an idea but "a desire and a vocation... a work in progress," sustained by people who persevere despite economic strain and instability. Addressing officials and diplomats, the Pope praised Lebanon’s diversity and described its unity as rooted in a shared "langua