Pope Francis met Beirut port explosion victims, urging truth and justice for the 2020 incident.

Pope Francis met with Beirut port explosion victims, calling for "truth and justice" over the unresolved 2020 incident. He emphasized the importance of truth and justice prevailing over complex issues, stating that the Lebanese people deserve responsible and transparent actions. The explosion killed over 220 people, injured thousands, and remains unresolved with no one held responsible. The Pope lamented Lebanon's "price" for the war in the Middle East, amid a tense period between Israel and Hezbollah.