There are many interpretations of the word “peace” in the Lebanese context. The fact that the visiting Pope Leo this week repeated it more than 20 times in one speech does not necessarily tilt the paradigm toward a more certain future for Lebanon or the wider Middle East. It is hard to find a Lebanese that does not want peace, but usually that is a peace tailored by their clan, tribe or political party’s narrative.

The American pope called on crisis-hit Lebanon to embrace peace and stem the country's accelerating emigration, urging leaders to put themselves 'at the service of your people'…

Pontiff tells politicians and religious heads they must persevere with peace efforts despite facing ‘highly complex, conflictual’ situation