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Lebanese Red Cross’s Final Sprint Ahead of the Pope’s Visit
Lebanese Red Cross’s Final Sprint Ahead of the Pope’s Visit

Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon, scheduled from November 30 to December 2, the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) shared with This is Beirut details of the unprecedented medical and logistical setup designed to ensure the safety of anticipated crowds. Through its Emergency Medical Services Sector (EMS), the Red Cross says it is fully prepared to ...

Iznik: The Sunken Basilica Rising Again
VideosIznik: The Sunken Basilica Rising Again

At the bottom of Lake Iznik, the basilica lay hidden like a buried secret. Rediscovered in 2014, it now reveals one of the most sacred sites in Christianity, where Pope Leo XIV is preparing to speak for the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.  

From Hermitage to Prayer: Annaya, a Path of Spirituality
VideosFrom Hermitage to Prayer: Annaya, a Path of Spirituality

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 ...

The Last Calligrapher
VideosThe Last Calligrapher

Arabic calligraphy is one of the oldest art forms in the Arab world, long regarded as a sacred discipline that blends beauty, spirituality, and knowledge. Today, this manual craft is gradually fading, overshadowed by technology and digital production. Mohieddine Sabra, one of the few artisans still preserving this precious art in Lebanon, shares ...

The Sisters of the Cross Hospital at the Heart of the Papal Visit
VideosThe Sisters of the Cross Hospital at the Heart of the Papal Visit

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 ...

Nayla Romanos Iliya Re-Imagines Heritage
ProgramsNayla Romanos Iliya Re-Imagines Heritage

Discover how this architect-turned-artist brings new life to the Phoenician alphabet, turning letters into form and memory into sculpture, alongside her public project ‘’On the Other Side of Time’’. The installation draws on Dante’s‘’Divine Comedy’’ tracing Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, and reflecting on humanity’s journey ...

Miss Mexico Wins Miss Universe Crown After Intense Pageant Turmoil
VideosMiss Mexico Wins Miss Universe Crown After Intense Pageant Turmoil

Miss Mexico was crowned Miss Universe in Thailand on Friday, strutting to victory after several dramatic missteps before the final round, including staging a walkout when an organizer of the beauty pageant chastised her. Contestants from Ivory Coast, the Philippines, Thailand and Venezuela also made it to the final stage, selected from more than ...