Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon from November 30 to December 2, 2025, as part of his first apostolic journey abroad, which also includes Turkey. The visit was confirmed by the Holy See in response to an invitation from the President of the Republic and Lebanese ecclesiastical authorities. This trip is intended to bring a message of hope and peace to the region.

THE PROGRAM:

Sunday, November 30 – Official Arrival

  • 15:45 Arrival at Rafic Hariri International Airport – Beirut (official reception ceremony)
  • 16:45 Visit to the President of the Republic at the Presidential Palace
  • 17:15 Meeting with the Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • 17:30 Meeting with the Prime Minister
  • 18:00 Meeting with authorities, civil society representatives, and the diplomatic corps (Address by the Holy Father)

Monday, December 1 – Annaya, Harissa, Beirut, Bkerke

  • 09:45 Visit and prayer at the Shrine of Saint Charbel Makhlouf in the Monastery of Saint Maroun – Annaya
  • 11:20 Meeting with bishops, priests, consecrated persons, and pastoral workers at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon – Harissa (Address by the Holy Father)
  • 12:30 Private meeting with Catholic Patriarchs at the Papal Embassy
  • 16:00 Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue Meeting in Martyrs’ Square, Beirut (Address by the Holy Father)
  • 17:45 Meeting with youth at the Maronite Patriarchate Square – Bkerke (Speech by the Holy Father)

Tuesday, December 2 – Jal el Dib, Beirut, Departure

  • 08:30 Visit to the medical staff and patients at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital – Jal el Dib
  • 09:30 Silent prayer at the site of the Beirut port explosion
  • 10:30 Celebration of the Holy Mass at Beirut Waterfront (Holy Father’s Homily)
  • 12:45 Official farewell ceremony at Rafic Hariri International Airport – Beirut (Address by the Holy Father)
  • 13:15 Departure to Rome
  • 16:10 Arrival at Rome/Fiumicino International Airport