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Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom of Lebanese priests killed under Ottoman Empire
Pope Francis Wednesday advanced the sainthood causes of nine men and women, including two Lebanese priests martyred under the Ottoman Empire. Read more
Second round of US aid to Lebanon in question after August blast
As Lebanon continues to deal with fallout from the massive August explosion that devastated parts of the capital, Beirut, advocates... Read more
Syriac Catholic Patriarch offers free tuition, rent assistance after Beirut blast
On August 4, a fire in the capital city of Beirut, Lebanon spread to a warehouse containing some 2,750 tons... Read more
Cardinal Parolin in Lebanon: The Church, Pope Francis are with you after Beirut explosion
Cardinal Pietro Parolin told Lebanese Catholics at a Mass in Beirut Thursday that Pope Francis is close to them, and... Read more
Pope Francis calls for day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon
At the end of his general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis made a lengthy appeal for peace and harmony in Lebanon,... Read more
Knights of Columbus donating $250,000 after Beirut explosion
The Knights of Columbus is donating $250,000 to aid relief efforts following a massive explosion in Beirut earlier this month. Read more
Catholic leader outlines vision for Lebanon as the ‘Switzerland of the East’
Lebanon’s Maronite patriarch issued a memorandum Monday outlining a vision for the restoration of the country’s neutral status as the... Read more
After Beirut blast, what some Lebanese Christians are doing to help their neighbors
The massive explosion in the port area of Lebanon’s capital on Aug. 4 overturned cars, shattered windows, set fires, and... Read more
Lebanese scholar: The West cannot afford to abandon Lebanon
A Lebanese academic and aid worker told CNA on Thursday that if Western nations fail to help Lebanon recover from... Read more
Pope Francis: Even in times of darkness, God is there
When caught in difficult moments or trials, turn your heart to God, who is near even when you do not... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need sending 250,000 euro in food aid to Lebanon
International Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has announced an emergency 250,000 euro food aid package for... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of 'tragic' Beirut explosion as death toll climbs
Pope Francis has asked for prayers for Lebanon and for the victims of yesterday's Beirut explosions, which have killed over... Read more
Maronite Catholic priest concerned by potential shortages after Beirut blast
A Maronite priest from Lebanon has expressed concern that the country may face food shortages in the wake of Tuesday’s... Read more
Lebanese priest: 'We need your prayers' after Beirut explosions
A Lebanese Catholic priest has asked believers around the world to pray for the people of his country, after two... Read more
After Beirut explosion, Lebanon turns to St. Charbel
At least one massive explosion rocked the Lebanese capital of Beirut Tuesday afternoon, which ignited fires and destroyed buildings in... Read more
Patriarchs meet in Lebanon to discuss political neutrality amid crisis
As Lebanon reels from an economic crisis, Catholic patriarchs met Thursday and reaffirmed the importance of the country’s neutrality in... Read more
Pope Francis supports scholarships in Lebanon as country faces ‘severe crisis’
Pope Francis will donate $200,000 to support 400 scholarships in Lebanon in an expression of his concern for the country’s... Read more
World is 'washing its hands' of Lebanon, Maronite bishop warns
Bishop Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles said that the prospect of... Read more
‘Adopt a family’ of Christian refugees in Lebanon this Christmas
As Lebanon’s economic crisis worsens, a Lebanese priest is asking for people to spiritually and charitably adopt a persecuted Christian... Read more
Lebanon on the brink: Syrian crisis threatens 'last safe haven' for Christians
A new report claims that the Syrian refugee crisis is severely burdening Lebanon’s limited resources and threatens its pluralism, requiring immediate... Read more
