Parliamentary Elections Pivotal for Troubled Lebanon
The Middle Eastern country is in the middle of an unprecedented economic crisis, labeled a ‘deliberate depression’ by the World Bank.
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Pope Francis’ Lebanon Trip ‘Delayed for Health Reasons’
The Holy Father is postponing his June trip, according to the country’s tourism minister.
Pope Francis to Visit Lebanon in June, Says President Aoun
Writing on Twitter April 5, President Michel Aoun said he was informed of the visit by the papal nuncio to Lebanon.
Pope Francis Meets Lebanon’s President at the Vatican
Lebanon is the only country in the Arab world with a Christian head of state.
American and European Bishops Urge Support for Lebanon
Lebanon has been in the grips of an economic crisis since August 2019. In 2021, Cardinal Béchara Pierre Raï, the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, called for a global conference focusing on protecting Lebanon.
Catholic Church in Poland to Hold Day of Solidarity with Lebanon
“Let us try to think of our brothers and sisters who remained in Lebanon, but who would not experience peace and life worthy of human conditions,” said Bishop Miziński.
Maronite Patriarch Threatened by Hezbollah Supporters After Calling for Lebanese Neutrality in Region
Without mentioning Hezbollah by name, the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch said that it was unacceptable for “a party to make decisions on war” without the quorum of two thirds required by the country’s constitution.
Why Lebanon Is So Important to the Holy See — and to the World
“Lebanon is more than a country — it is a message of freedom and an example of pluralism for East and West.” —Pope St. John Paul II
A Recipe for a Lebanese Breakfast, From a Maronite Catholic Chef
“Passing down recipes,” says Grace Abi-Najm Shea, “is such an important part of passing down traditions.”
