Lebanon on the Brink. Again.
COMMENTARY: The Trump administration and Pope Leo want peace in the war-torn country. Can their diplomacy deliver what they both, as well as the beleaguered Lebanese people, seek?
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Christian Churches and Symbols Hit During War in Southern Lebanon
Two recent incidents brought attention to the desecration of Christian symbols in Lebanon — one involving an image of an Israeli soldier placing a cigarette in the mouth of a Virgin Mary statue.
‘Their Very Existence Is at Stake’: Catholic Organizations Mobilize for Lebanon’s Christians
Christians in southern Lebanon have paid a heavy price in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel but have been sustained through the support of Catholic organizations and initiatives.
Lebanon Faces ‘Catastrophic’ Situation, Catholic Humanitarian Leader Says
The president of a leading Catholic charity organization in Lebanon is sounding the alarm over the increasingly precarious situation faced by Christians in the region.
The Lebanon Sideshow Could Be Worse Than the Iranian Main Event
COMMENTARY: Israel’s vigorous response, with Christians in the crossfire, could rid the Lebanese host of the Hezbollah parasite, or destroy both.
Lebanon Mourns Father Pierre El-Rahi As Calls for Peace Echo at His Funeral
In the courtyard of St. George Church, in a scene marked by tears, prayer, and hope, mourners bid farewell to a beloved priest who was killed after a shelling struck his town.
Armenian Advocate: Why the Iran-US War Could Be a Turning Point for Armenia
For former military commander and political figure Jirair Sefilian, who is advocating for the US to become Armenia’s strategic protector, the ongoing conflict could reshape the region — and open new opportunities for his country.
Lebanese Christians Refusing to Flee War Zone, Fearing Occupation of Homeland
'Their fear was that if they did leave, that they would never be able to get their land back again,' Jesuit Father Daniel Corrou said.
Lebanon Asks Vatican to Help Protect Threatened Christian Villages in the South
Caught between Hezbollah and Israeli strikes, Lebanon’s Christian villages in the South seek Vatican support.
Before He Was Killed, Priest in Lebanon Declared: ‘We Will Remain Until Death’
Father Pierre Rahi, a shepherd who refused to leave Southern Lebanon, was killed in Israeli strike.
