The National News Agency reported that the Papal Ambassador to Lebanon, Monsignor Paolo Borgia, this morning created a communication group that brought together the priests of the South, before surprising them with the appearance of Pope Leo During the call, the Supreme Pontiff expressed his “spiritual closeness to the sons and daughters of the South,” stressing that “he is fully aware of what is happening in this suffering region, and that he carries its people, priests, families, wounded, and those worried about their fate, in his prayers and his fatherly heart,” concluding his speech by “granting the apostolic blessing to all.” Metropolitan George Iskandar, the pastor of the Melkite Greek Catholic Diocese of Tyre, noted, “This meeting constituted a poignant moment for the participating priests, as the words of His Holiness the Pope and his blessing came as a spiritual balm at a time when the South lives under the weight of fear, waiting, and open wounds. This appearance also carried a clear message that the Universal Church does not forget its suffering children, but rather accompanies them with prayer, closeness, and fatherly concern.” The participants thanked the Apostolic Nuncio for this initiative, “which made the closeness of the Holy Father tangible and present, and opened a window of light in the midst of difficult days,” stressing that “this meeting gives priests and believers new spiritual strength to continue their mission, to remain steadfast alongside the people, and to carry hope where pain is heavy.” It is noteworthy that the call was organized at the initiative of the papal nuncio, who pays great attention to the people of the besieged southern villages.