Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV: The Church Proposed That Hezbollah Lay Down Arms and Pursue Dialogue

This is Beirut 02/12 22:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Pope Leo XIV revealed on Tuesday, during a press conference aboard the plane returning him to Rome after his visit to Beirut, that “the Church has put forward a proposal” calling on Hezbollah to “abandon its weapons and prioritize dialogue.” He said he had been informed of a message sent by the Shiite movement during his stay in ...

Port Explosion: Israeli Army Claims Hezbollah Eliminated Four Key Witnesses

This is Beirut 02/12 18:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli army accused on Tuesday a Hezbollah unit of assassinating four Lebanese figures who allegedly possessed information implicating the Shiite movement in the Beirut port explosion of August 2020, according to its Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, on X (formerly Twitter). According to the Israeli army, Hezbollah’s Unit 121 ...

Pope Leo XIV Sends Voice Message to President Aoun and the Lebanese People

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From the plane carrying him back to Rome, Pope Leo XIV sent a voice message to President Joseph Aoun, broadcast by LBCI on Tuesday. In the recording, the pontiff expressed his gratitude for the welcome he received during his visit to Lebanon. “While on my way to Rome following the conclusion of my papal visit, I would like to express my ...

SpotlightPope Leo Calls for Peace in South Lebanon in Departing Speech

This is Beirut 02/12 14:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“Mr President, Presidents of the Council of Ministers and of Parliament, Your Beatitudes and Brothers in the Episcopate, Civil and religious authorities, Sisters and brothers, Departing is often more difficult than arriving. We have spent time together, and in Lebanon, this spirit of encounter is contagious. Here, I have found ...

VideosPope Leo XIV Wraps Up Lebanon Visit with Prayer and Peace Call

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On his final day in Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV left a lasting mark with emotional meetings, a moment of prayer at the Beirut port explosion site, and an open-air Mass attended by 150,000 faithful, highlighted by a strong call for unity and peace.

VideosPope Leo XIV Bids Farewell to Lebanon at Official Ceremony

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After a three-day visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV bids farewell at an official ceremony at Beirut International Airport. He boards the plane back to Rome, leaving messages of peace, hope, and unity for the country.

Pope Leo XIV Urges the Christians of the Levant to Embrace Courage and Peace

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Under a clear blue sky and before nearly 150,000 worshippers gathered along Beirut’s seafront, Pope Leo XIV celebrated the public Mass, closing his three-day apostolic visit to Lebanon on Tuesday, December 2. From early morning, faithful from across the country streamed to the waterfront, while the nation’s top officials joined the assembly, ...

VideosPope Leo XIV Greets the Faithful Ahead of Mass

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In his Popemobile, Pope Leo XIV made his way along the esplanade leading to the waterfront, warmly greeting the faithful gathered for the Mass. A moment of closeness and emotion before the celebration.

VideosFinal preparations at Beirut Airport ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s departure

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At Beirut Airport, final preparations are underway to bid farewell to Pope Leo XIV as he concludes his visit to Lebanon this early afternoon.

VideosPope Leo XIV Honors the Dedication of the Sisters of the Cross and Hospital Staff

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During his visit to the Sisters of the Cross Hospital, Pope Leo XIV expressed his joy at being there: “Jesus dwells here: in you who are sick and in you who care for the sick – the sisters, the doctors, and all staff.” He thanked everyone for their dedication and reminded them: “You are a tangible sign of Christ’s merciful ...

Pope Leo Meets Families of Beirut Port Blast Victims

This is Beirut 02/12 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Pope Leo XIV visited the site of the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion on Tuesday morning, in what became one of the most symbolically charged moments of his third and final day in Lebanon. Still scarred by the blast, he was welcomed by families of the victims, who came to express both their grief and their unrelenting demand for truth and ...

Pope Leo XIV Praises Sisters of the Cross During Visit to Jal el-Dib Convent Hospital

This is Beirut 02/12 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Leo XIV paid tribute Tuesday morning to the Sisters of the Cross during a visit to their convent hospital in Jal el-Dib, thanking them for “the joy, light, and compassion” they offer daily. He lauded their century-old mission, founded by Abouna (Father) Yaacoub, as a “living witness to Christ’s love for the poor ...