04:03⇢Pope's Legacy in Lebanon Honored After Death
⌨The newspapers report on the death of Pope Francis, with tributes highlighting his connection to Lebanon despite never visiting (Kataeb, Al Joumhouria). Municipal elections remain contentious with reports of attempts to disrupt them, while parliament considers closed electoral lists in Beirut with confessional power-sharing implications (Lebanon24, L'Orient-Le Jour). Regional tensions continue as Hamas-Israel ceasefire conditions grow further apart, with hopes for a temporary truce before Trump visits Saudi Arabia (Annahar). President Aoun emphasizes dialogue over weapons issues, with the Lebanese delegation holding critical meetings in Washington (Addiyar).