Beirut: Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian of the Armenian Catholic Church has described Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon as a journey that planted “seeds of hope, unity, peace, and justice” across a region marked by hardship yet sustained by unwavering faith.

In an interview following the conclusion of the Pope’s first Apostolic Journey, the Patriarch said the visit left a profound spiritual imprint on communities who have long carried their struggles in silence.

Recalling the Pope’s interactions with Christian communities in both countries, Patriarch Minassian said the Pontiff was deeply moved by the courage, vitality, and fidelity of the believers he encountered.

“In this corner of the world,” he noted, “there exists a people who believe, who suffer quietly

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