Historic Christian Village in South Lebanon Destroyed
Almost all of the houses in the Maronite village of Qaouzah have been wiped out by Israeli strikes, according to the local parish priest.
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Lebanon Christians in the Crossfire/ Lumen Gentium at 60
The Catholic liturgical year draws to a close this weekend with the Feast of Christ the King, then Advent begins. We look at the Register’s Advent and Christmas guides to prepare for the season. Then, we turn to the hopes of ceasefire in Lebanon. With EWTN News contributing editor Alberto Fernandez, we get a glimpse of the conflict’s effects on Christians. And finally, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Second Vatican Council’s Lumen Gentium with Opus Dei priest Father Joseph Thomas.
Muslim Refugees Receive ‘Shelter and Support’ at Nuns’ Convent in Lebanon
According to the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need, these nuns work to offer refugees “not only shelter but comfort and support.”
Beirut Under Fire: Church Officials Call for Peace
After what many have called the most violent night since fighting intensified in Lebanon, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, the Maronite patriarch, spoke out reaffirming his stance on this war and its consequences.
Lebanese Bishop Makes Impassioned Plea for Peace at Synod Briefing
The bishop’s plea resonated with the broader sentiments expressed during the synod.
War in Southern Lebanon Puts Thousands of Christians in Constant Danger, Nun Says
Sister Maya El Beaino, a nun of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, indicates that ‘the situation is horrible. We are in constant danger.’
As Lebanon Faces Increasing Conflict, Christians Stand Firm Against War
Stores and pharmacies in all Christian areas are seeing people rush to stock up on food in preparation for the worst.
Lebanon Crisis Threatens Eastern Catholic Participation at Vatican Synod on Synodality
As Israel has struck hundreds of Hezbollah targets across Lebanon in the past few days, locals fear Beirut Airport might be on the target list.
Lebanon’s Christians Also Affected by Israel’s Attacks
Boutros said that despite the bombing, projects carried out by the Catholic Church through ACN have not stopped and that 'they are now more necessary than ever.'
