This is Beirut 2025-11-30 18:25 - Lecture : 10 minute(s)
“Mr. President, Distinguished Civil and Religious Authorities, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Ladies and Gentlemen, Blessed are the peacemakers! It is a great joy for me to meet with you and to visit this land where “peace” is much more than just a word, for here peace is a desire and a vocation; it is a gift and a work in ...
Yara Germany 2025-11-30 17:45 - Lecture : less than a minute
This is Beirut spoke with children Celine Rai and Tony Beainy, who welcomed Pope Leo XIV upon his arrival at the Beirut airport, offering him bread, salt, and flowers. Rita Abi Hanna, the representative of the Guides du Liban to APECL Jeune (the Assembly of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon), also shared her thoughts with This is Beirut.
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-30 15:35 - Lecture : less than a minute
Crowds are already gathered along the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
This is Beirut 2025-11-30 15:30 - Lecture : less than a minute
Live on This is Beirut, following Pope Leo’s arrival in Lebanon. From the airport to Baabda Palace, witness his meetings with officials and his speech. Our reporters on the ground will bring you every moment of the first day of the Holy Father’s state visit.
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-30 15:05 - Lecture : less than a minute
Many citizens are flocking to the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
Sana Richa Choucair 2025-11-30 15:00 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)
Pope Leo XIV Rome Supreme Pontiff Roman Empire Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV’s arrival to Beirut for a three-day apostolic visit offers the perfect opportunity to revisit a word that spans the religious and political history of the West: pontiff. Now reserved for the head of the Catholic Church, it is inherited from a far older – and originally non-Christian – function. Roman Origins: The Pontifex The ...
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-30 14:10 - Lecture : less than a minute
Lebanon is preparing to receive Pope Leo XIV in just a few hours. The “papamobile” has been driven to the presidential palace in Baabda.
Rayan Chami 2025-11-30 09:00 - Lecture : 5 minute(s)
Lebanon Pope Francis Middle East Vatican
Lebanon and the Vatican share a relationship that predates modern diplomacy by nearly a millennium. One is a Mediterranean nation long defined by religious diversity; the other, the global center of the Catholic Church. Yet together, these two small states have forged a partnership with influence far beyond their size spiritually, culturally, and ...
Serge Abi Ghanem 2025-11-29 18:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
Yara Germany 2025-11-28 17:30 - Lecture : less than a minute
Bkerké youth Pope Leo XIV faith hope
Day and night, Bkerké pulses with the energy of young people. Hundreds are preparing for a historic encounter. On December 1, 12,000 of them will gather on the esplanade to welcome the Pope. Between faith, commitment, and hope, these young voices explain why this moment goes beyond an event and speaks to their future.
Serge Abi Ghanem 2025-11-28 09:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
This is Beirut 2025-11-27 09:20 - Lecture : 4 minute(s)
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Turkey on Thursday for a four-day visit, where he will hold talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and meet Christian leaders on the first overseas trip of his papacy. The trip, which includes a second leg to Lebanon, begins in the Turkish capital, Ankara, where the first American pope landed shortly after ...
This is Beirut 2025-11-26 13:55 - Lecture : less than a minute
Saint Charbel Lebanon Annaya religion faith Pope
Countless pilgrims travel to Lebanon’s Annaya every year to visit Saint Charbel’s tomb, a symbol of faith and healing for visitors of different religions and backgrounds.
Hala Abdallah 2025-11-26 09:30 - Lecture : less than a minute
As Lebanon prepares for Pope Leo XIV, businesses are hopeful and hotels are offering discounts, but security fears continue to shape expectations.
Maroun Chahine 2025-11-26 09:00 - Lecture : 4 minute(s)
From Paul VI to Benedict XVI, Lebanon has welcomed historic visits from popes, each carrying a message of peace, unity, and intercommunal dialogue. As the country continues to face crises, Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit follows this tradition and underscores the unique bond between the Vatican and the Land of the Cedars. Since 1964, three ...
Maria Chami 2025-11-25 19:30 - Lecture : 3 minute(s)
The official commission in charge of organizing Pope Leo XIV’s visit held a press briefing on Tuesday to inform citizens and the media about the planned logistical, security-related and media arrangements. It also detailed the routes that the papal convoy will follow during the three-day visit to Lebanon (November 30-December 2). The conference ...
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-24 14:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
Annaya Lebanon Saint Charbel Hermitage
Nestled in the mountains of Annaya, the monastery and hermitage of Saint Charbel draw thousands of pilgrims every year. Born in 1828, Saint Charbel lived a life of prayer and solitude, leaving behind a legacy of faith and miracles. Today, Annaya remains a sanctuary of hope, where visitors and the faithful come seeking peace, healing, and spiritual ...
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-23 11:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
Harissa Lebanon Sanctuary Lady
Perched 650 meters above the Bay of Jounieh, Harissa stands as one of Lebanon’s most iconic landmarks. For over a century, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon has welcomed pilgrims and visitors of all faiths, drawn by its towering statue and breathtaking panoramic view. Blending spirituality, history, and national identity, Harissa remains a ...
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-22 19:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
Lebanon Pope Leo XIV Sisters of the Cross Hospital
For the first time, a pope will visit the Sisters of the Cross Hospital in Jal el-Dib. Pope Leo XIV has chosen to include this center in his visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2. It is a choice that highlights a unique institution – a hospital that welcomes, supports, and protects people suffering from mental and ...
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-21 19:30 - Lecture : less than a minute
Harissa Pope Leo XIV Our Lady of Lebanon Lebanon
Lebanon is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. The Our Lady of Lebanon sanctuary in Harissa will be one of the key stops of his visit.
Jenny Rahmeh 2025-11-20 19:30 - Lecture : less than a minute
Pope Leo XIV Annaya Saint Charbel Pope's visit
In Annaya, the sanctuary of Saint Charbel is awaiting with fervor a moment that promises to be historic. On December 1st, it will be one of the key stops during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30th to December 2nd.
Maria Chami 2025-11-29 12:00 - Lecture : less than a minute
Lebanon Pope Leo XIV Visit peace Religious
Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Lebanon goes far beyond the scope of an official visit. For many, it resonates as a symbol of hope for all religious communities, a reminder that the country remains at the heart of spiritual and human concerns, and a breath of optimism that could revive the faith of a people in search of peace.
Michael al-Andary 2025-11-30 11:00 - Lecture : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon welcomes Pope Leo XIV for his first apostolic visit since his election. Described by the Vatican as “a message of peace and resilience,” this visit comes at a time when the country continues to face severe economic, political, and social challenges. Over the course of three days, November 30 to December 2, the program ...
Mario Chartouni 2025-11-20 11:00 - Lecture : 5 minute(s)
Pope Francis Lebanon Middle East Peru
When white smoke rose above the Sistine Chapel on May 8, 2025, the world was introduced to Robert Francis Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV. At 69, the Chicago-born cleric became the first pope from the United States, a choice that surprised Vatican observers. Considered an unlikely candidate due to his nationality, Prevost was nonetheless ...