Rome: President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, and First Lady, Neamat Aoun, arrived at Rome's Ciampino military airbase at 2:00 p.m. local time (3:00 p.m. Beirut time) for an official and family visit to the Vatican.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to receive President Aoun in a private audience at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (11:00 a.m. Beirut time). Following the private audience, the First Lady and family members will join for the papal blessing. During his visit, President Aoun will also meet with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Upon arrival, Aoun was welcomed by Vatican and Lebanese diplomats and clergy before proceeding to his residence.