The Lebanese Saint Who Unites Christians and Muslims
One of the miracles documented by father Matar at the end of December 2018 was that of a 45-year-old Italian woman.
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Lebanon’s Love for the Blessed Mother
The deep-rooted devotion the Lebanese have for Our Lady is evident everywhere.
Herbalist Rita Heikenfeld — With a Lebanese Recipe for Tabouleh
‘When you grow your own herbs and vegetables,’ says Heikenfeld, ‘you know where they come from and you can see them grow. Plus it makes you take life a little slower. And that’s a good thing.’
‘Walking Together’ at the Heart of the Middle East Synod on Synodality Continental Assembly
Meeting in Beirut in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey Feb. 6, participants discussed how to apply the principles of synodality to the difficult circumstances most local Catholics experience.
Lebanon Is Consecrated to St. Michael the Archangel
Dominic Chikhani, of the Marys Heart prayer initiative, said the evening was ‘like a pilgrimage in heaven.’
Lebanon’s Catholic Hospitals Struggle, but Dedicated Staff Continue to Offer Healing and Hope
One of the pillars of Lebanon’s tradition of Catholic-run health care is Geitaoui Hospital, which has a special patronage to St. Charbel, in Beirut.
After Maronite Archbishop Detained in Lebanon, U.S. Bishops Voice Solidarity
The Maronite Catholic Church is the largest Christian group in Lebanon, where Christians make up almost 35% of the country’s 7 million people.
Beatifications in Lebanon Offer Spark of Hope
Great-nephew of one of the martyred priests was present at the ceremony on June 4.
Lebanon’s Future Poses a Challenge for the Newly Elected Parliament
The country’s largest parliamentary bloc, led by Iranian-backed Hezbollah, lost its parliamentary majority, but urgent action is required from a new government to address Lebanon’s devastating economic crisis.
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.
