French President Emmanuel Macron met with Pope Leo the 14 at Vatican City for their first official face-to-face talks since the start of the new papacy.
The meeting focused on escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the situation in Lebanon, as well as broader efforts to promote global peace and stability.
The discussions highlighted increasing coordination between political and religious leadership.
Get the latest news of our Loveworld News from our Johannesburg Stations and News Station South Africa, LN24 International