Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid flanked by Pope Francis and President Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs
Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid flanked by Pope Francis and President Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

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Egyptian aide who was Pope Francis's 'Arabic voice' pays homage to builder of peace

Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid was pontiff's second personal secretary during historic visit to the UAE in 2019

Salam Al Amir
Salam Al Amir

April 21, 2025