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Crowds are already gathered along the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
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Crowds are already gathered along the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
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Many citizens are flocking to the road leading to the Baabda presidential palace to welcome Pope Leo XIV.
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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 28/11 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell and Minister of Environment Tamara El Zein inaugurated the King Charles III Cedar Trail in the Shouf Biosphere Reserve on Friday. The ceremony brought together the mayors and mokhtars of Ain Zahalta, Bmahray, and Mokhtara; the head of the reserve committee, Faisal Abu Ezzeddine; and the reserve ...
This is Beirut 28/11 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute
On the second day of his visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Istanbul before joining Orthodox leaders for a historic prayer in Iznik. In a country where Christians make up only 0.1% of the population, his visit is seen by many as “a blessing.” The Pope emphasizes the importance of supporting refugees and the most ...
Yara Germany 28/11 17:30 - Reading : 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.
Élie-Joe Kamel 28/11 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Nassib Ghobril Union of Arab Banks Reconstruction
In an interview with This Is Beirut, Byblos Bank’s chief economist, Nassib Ghobril, emphasized that Lebanon’s economic crisis is the result of political abuse of power, mismanagement, and a lack of governance in the public sector. Ghobril made these remarks on the sidelines of the Union of Arab Banks conference held on Tuesday at the Phoenicia ...
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A devastating fire tore through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong, killing at least 128 people. Dozens remain missing as firefighters uncover the full extent of the tragedy. Alarms in all eight buildings failed to activate, raising questions about negligence and safety violations. Authorities have launched major investigations ...
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Lebanon Vatican PopeLeon PapalVisit
Preparations are intensifying nationwide, reflecting the significance of the long-anticipated visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon. He will arrive in Lebanon on November 28 and will tour the country until December 2. From new installations to renewed public spaces, the capital is reshaping itself ahead of the event. Teams are deployed across key ...
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Fadi Khalaf Association of Banks in Lebanon Union of Arab Banks Banks
The Secretary General of the Association of Banks in Lebanon, Fadi Khalaf, stated that the country is beginning to return to the path of economic recovery, considering the return of the Union of Arab Banks to Lebanon as a promising sign of hope. However, he warned that the Lebanese State’s failure to comply with the conditions set by Arab ...
Liliane Mokbel 27/11 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The State must acknowledge its main share of responsibility in the crisis. Yet nothing suggests it is ready to do so. The political class opposes it, and the plan supported by the IMF also seeks to absolve those responsible at the expense of depositors.
This is Beirut 27/11 12:50 - Reading : less than a minute
A shooting in downtown Washington Wednesday night left two National Guard soldiers in critical condition. Authorities say the suspected gunman, a 29-year-old Afghan who came to the United States in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, was also injured and taken into custody.