Thousands Greet Pope Leo in Lebanon, as He Prays at Beirut Blast Site
The New York Times • 12/2/2025 • Last cited 12/2/2025
Summary
Pope Leo visited Lebanon, where he prayed at the site of the 2020 Beirut explosion and held a waterfront Mass, concluding his three-day trip to the country with the highest proportion of Christians, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
44 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
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- 2025-11-26Pope Leo to Visit Turkey and Lebanon (The New York Times)
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- 2025-11-28In Turkey, Pope Seeks to Soothe an Ancient Christian Divide (The New York Times)
- 2025-12-02Thousands Greet Pope Leo in Lebanon, as He Prays at Beirut Blast Site (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 44 days - proven survivor
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