Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel welcomed Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon on Sunday, praising the pontiff’s visit as a source of hope for the country.

“We welcome His Holiness Pope Leo to Lebanon, bringing a message of hope to a nation yearning for peace," Gemayel wrote on his X account. "His presence among us is a call to stand firm in what is right and to believe in the ability of our people to rebuild their state and live in peace, freedom, and dignity. We are honored to have you in our sacred land.”