Much of Lebanon’s capital shut down on Tuesday as Pope Leo XIV led a morning mass for tens of thousands of worshippers – including President Joseph Aoun – at the Beirut waterfront.
Crowds began packing into the waterfront area in the early morning, standing shoulder-to-shoulder under heavy security, with helicopters circling overhead. Streets leading to the site were emptied well before the service began.
“It’s an amazing feeling. I hope his visit brings to Lebanon a lot of joy, peace and stability,” said Beirut resident Elven Daher who is originally from Marjayoun in south Lebanon and had been wait
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