Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Migrants in Lebanon hope Pope's peace message lingers
A Filipina worker named Loren Capobres met Pope Leo in Lebanon.
She hopes his message of peace will help migrant workers like her, who contribute a lot to the country.
During a past war, she helped take care of other migrants and refugees while also being a refugee herself.
Pope Leo said that stories like hers show why it's important to work for peace.
Many migrant workers can't go home and come back easily, so they need peace and good working conditions in Lebanon.
Capobres felt very emotional when she met the pope, and she hopes his words will make a difference for everyone in Lebanon.
Pope Leo visited Lebanon and met with migrant workers, including Loren Capobres, a Filipina worker.
Capobres hopes the Pope's message of peace will lead to better working conditions and lasting peace in Lebanon.
During last year's war, Capobres's church became a shelter for migrants and refugees, and she helped care for the displaced.
Pope Leo emphasized the importance of ensuring no one has to flee due to senseless conflicts.
Capobres felt emotional when she met the Pope, who told her to 'be strong,' and hopes his words will impact Lebanon's authorities.
- Who
- Migrant workers in Lebanon, Pope Leo, Loren Capobres (Filipina worker)
- What
- Pope Leo's visit to Lebanon and his message of peace
- When
- Pope Leo's visit occurred on Monday, December 2, 2024
- Where
- Lebanon, specifically Beirut
- Why
- To promote peace and better working conditions for migrant workers in Lebanon
- Migrant Workers in Lebanon
- More than 170,000
- Pope's Visit
- First overseas trip as pope
- Israeli Strikes
- At least 127 civilians killed since 2024 truce
- Migrant Worker's Message
- We are co-workers, contributors, helpers, builders
- Pope's Message
- Reject the horror of war and ensure no one has to flee due to conflicts