The director of the official website of the Vatican, Matteo Bruni, responded to the tweet of the official page of the Presidency of the Republic, saying: “The visit is a hypothesis under study,” noting that “President Michel Aoun announced the news via a tweet on (Twitter), while the Vatican did not take any decision. official on this matter.
Aoun had announced earlier today that he had been informed by the papal ambassador, Monsignor Joseph Spetari, that “Pope Francis will visit Lebanon next June, provided that the date and program of the visit will be determined in coordination between Lebanon and the Holy See.”
Aoun said: “The Lebanese are waiting for Pope Francis’ visit to express their gratitude for His Holiness’ interest in Lebanon, and to thank him for the initiatives he took towards their country and the prayers he offered to establish peace and stability in it.”
