The pope greeted the president of Lebanon in French and the president expressed his appreciation for the meeting.<\/p>\n
'I'm very honored, Holy Father.'<\/p>\n
Michel Aoun and Pope Francis chatted with the help of a translator. ;<\/p>\n
During the visit with the Lebanese president, the Holy See issued a statement explaining what topics were discussed: issues such as coexistence in Lebanon, the situation of Christians in the Middle East and, of course, the Syrian war, which is Lebanon's neighbor. ;<\/p>\n
From the Vatican, the Lebanese president was thanked for the welcome his country is providing to refugees fleeing from
\n\tSyrian conflict. In the country of only 4 million inhabitants, there are now more than 1,011,000 Syrian refugees. One in four inhabitants is a refugee.<\/p>\n
After attending to these matters, the pope greeted Michel Aoun's wife and their daughter who was accompanied by her husband.<\/p>\n
In the exchange of gifts, the president gave Pope Francis a replica of the Infant Jesus of Prague dressed in the Lebanese flag.<\/p>\n
Pope Francis, in turn, gave him a figure that represents a branch of the olive tree of peace.<\/p>\n
'Let peace always be a guide.'
\n'Thank you.'<\/p>\n
He also presented him with the three documents of his pontificate: Laudato si', Amoris Laetitia and Evangelii Gaudium.<\/p>\n
The 18-minute meeting concluded with the usual request by Pope Francis to pray for him. In return, the pope assured them that he prays for Lebanon.<\/p>\n
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