Pope Leo XIV finished a three-day visit to Lebanon on Tuesday. The visit ended with a big Mass by the sea. He also prayed quietly at the place where the Beirut port explosion happened in 2020.
The Pope’s trip was about "joy and peace." But he also talked about the country’s big problems. He asked for justice for the port explosion. He also told Lebanon to "stand up" during its difficult economic crisis.
The Pope met with families who lost people in the explosion. One woman said his visit was important because he "raises his voice for justice." No officials have been punished for the explosion, and many people are angry about this.
About 120,000 to 150,000 people came to the final Mass. The visit gave people hope. It showed that many Lebanese want change and better leaders. The Pope’s words asked for a real investigation into the explosion. Now, people wait to see if this call for justice will bring change.