Migrant Worker's Pope Encounter: Hope for Peace

Filipina worker Loren Capobres met Pope Leo in Lebanon, sharing her experiences of the challenges migrants faced during last years conflict. She hopes the Popes message for peace will lead to improved working conditions and stability for migrants. Capobres, who has lived in Lebanon for seventeen years, met the Pope during his first overseas trip, where he urged Middle Eastern leaders to reject war. She expressed her hope that the Popes words will impact those responsible for governance in Lebanon and prays for peace. Fears are growing in Lebanon about the possibility of a new conflict, with Israeli strikes killing at least one hundred twenty-seven civilians since a two thousand twenty-four truce. Capobres recalled the Popes message to her: Be strong. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.