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Survivor of Turkey earthquake: ‘God protected me and the Virgin Mary did not leave me’
Only a few hours after Bassel Habkouk arrived for a visit in Turkey on Feb. 6, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck... Read more
U.S. bishops make ‘the suffering of Lebanon’ priority with election of Maronite to key post
Bishop Abdallah Elias Zaidan of the Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles said his homeland is in... Read more
How the economic crisis is transforming the Christian population in Lebanon
Christians, like all Lebanese, today face rising unemployment, bank withdrawal limits, the suspension of international payments, electricity, water, and internet... Read more
When there’s a problem, ‘we just pray’: Lebanese teen started charity to get medical care to poor
Marina Khawand, a 19-year-old woman from Beirut, says she never would have been able to help the thousands of ill... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'justice and truth' ahead of Beirut blast anniversary
Lebanon will mark the anniversary of the Beirut port explosion with a National Day of Mourning. Read more
Catholic priests martyred under Ottoman Empire beatified in Lebanon
Father Leonard Melki and Father Thomas Saleh were martyred in 1915 and 1917 respectively. Read more
Pope Francis’ Lebanon trip ‘delayed for health reasons’
Lebanon’s tourism minister announced the postponement, citing ‘health reasons.’ Read more
Pope Francis to visit Lebanon in June, says President Aoun
Lebanon's President Michel Aoun announced the papal trip on Twitter. Read more
Pope Francis meets Lebanon’s president at the Vatican
The pope reportedly said he wanted to visit the Middle Eastern country soon. Read more
American, European bishops urge support for Lebanon
A group of American and European bishops released a statement on Tuesday, March 1 calling for increased protections for the... Read more
Cardinal: Lebanon’s political crisis poses challenge for papal trip
‘We need stability,’ said Cardinal Rai. Read more
Vatican foreign minister visits Lebanon, still suffering from financial and political crises
The five-day visit marked 75 years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Lebanon. Read more
Here’s what a young Syrian refugee is hoping for this Christmas
‘I have become a refugee, just like the Child Jesus,’ says Majed. Read more
Pope Francis tells new Lebanese PM: Lebanon is worth fighting to save
Najib Mikati gave the pope a brick from a church damaged in the Beirut port explosion. Read more
Catholic charity announces $5.6M to help Lebanon and Syria’s Christians
The funds will help to support young newlyweds. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanon’s real GDP contracted by more than 20% in 2020. Read more
'One million children praying the rosary': Kids join rosary initiative inspired by St. Padre Pio
Children from 44 countries have already registered to take part in the rosary campaign. Read more
Maronite Catholic patriarch welcomes Lebanon’s new government
The move paves the way for a potential papal visit. Read more
Maronite patriarch threatened by Hezbollah supporters after calling for Lebanese neutrality in region
The leader of the Maronite Catholic Church received threats from Hezbollah supporters this week after calling for an end to... Read more
Vatican official to international donors: Give Lebanon a chance for a ‘better future’
Lebanon is suffering one of the world’s worst financial crises in the past 150 years. Read more
