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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
Maronite patriarch asks St. Charbel’s intercession to save Lebanon from ‘total collapse’
Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai said politicians had failed in their “most basic duties.” Read more
Christian refugees in Lebanon live in abandoned mall amid economic crisis
An NGO has documented the harsh living conditions. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘Stop using Lebanon and the Middle East for outside interests and profits’
The pope hosted a day of prayer for Lebanon at the Vatican. Read more
Vatican ‘deeply concerned’ about the potential collapse of Lebanon
Archbishop Paul Gallagher said the pope could visit the country at “the beginning of next year.” Read more
Beirut’s St. Joseph church, badly damaged in port explosion, to reopen
The church has been restored with funds from Aid to the Church in Need. Read more
Pope Francis receives crucifix made from wood salvaged after Beirut blast
The blast killed nearly 200 people and injured 600 others. Read more
Which Christian leaders are coming to the Vatican’s day of prayer for Lebanon?
The pope has invited leaders of Lebanon’s main Christian communities to the Vatican on July 1. Read more
