Pope Leo stopped by the site of the powerful chemical explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed 218 people and injured 7,000 in August 2020. He held a moment of silent prayer in front of the memorial for the victims. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports. | NBC News

2.9K views · 2.6K reactions | Lebanon’s highest forest now thrives at 2,850m on Mount Makmel, launched five years ago through a pioneering initiative by Dr. Youssef Tawk. With 75 native trees—Junipers, Cedars, and Rhamnus—this young, growing forest will help combat climate change and extend snow cover, supporting Lebanon’s ecosystem and water resources for the long term. #storiesoflebanon #lebanon #Reforestation #ClimateAction #LebanonNature #MountMakmel | Juniper Scent | Facebook