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Pope Leo's Lebanon visit sparks frustration as he'll skip the most battered region

By Jane Arraf

Published November 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM EST

Pope Leo visits war-torn Lebanon but some in the country with the biggest percentage of Christians in the region are upset he's skipping the most battered part.

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