Pope Leo's silent prayer at Beirut port blast site

December 3, 2025

Pope Leo XIV concluded his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon with a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion. During his visit, he also met with the relatives of the victims, reflecting on the tragedy that claimed 218 lives and caused significant destruction in the city.

Pope Leo's silent prayer at Beirut port blast site

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Pope Leo XIV visited the Beirut port explosion site on December 1, 2025.
The explosion occurred on August 4, 2020, killing 218 people.
Pope Leo offered a silent prayer and met with victims' relatives.
The blast was caused by the detonation of hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate.
No officials have been convicted in the ongoing judicial investigation.

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Pope Leo's silent prayer at Beirut port blast site

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