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A scene from the port area of Beirut, Lebanon, after explosions Aug. 4 left a wake of destruction across the city.

Lebanon needs US Catholic help now, bishops say

Aug 5, 2020

The Maronite eparchs of the United States are pleading for prayers and aid for the people of Lebanon in the... Read more

Lebanese Catholics pray at the shrine of St. Charbel, the country's patron saint.

Lebanese cardinal: ‘The Church has a great duty’ after Beirut explosion

Aug 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

A Lebanese cardinal has called on charities around the world to help Beirut's families “heal their wounds and restore their homes.”  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square March 14, 2018.

Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs

Aug 5, 2020

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday's Beirut explosions, which have killed over... Read more