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

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, ...

Iranian Filmmaker Jafar Panahi Sentenced in Absentia Amid Cannes Triumph

Iran has sentenced Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi in absentia to one year in prison and a travel ban over "propaganda activities" against the country, his lawyer told AFP on Monday. The sentence includes a two-year travel ban and prohibition of Panahi from membership in any political or social groups, lawyer Mostafa Nili told AFP, ...

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

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

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

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 ...

The Pope at the Port: Victims Speak

For them, the Pope’s visit is not just another event. His stop at the port rekindles a powerful hope: that justice might finally return, and that the deep wounds of August 4 may begin to heal. That day, they lost a brother, a sister, an eye… a part of themselves. Today, through this visit, they are searching for a way to find it ...

Faith and Hope at Sisters of the Cross Hospital

At Sisters of the Cross Hospital, students, parents, and teachers express their hopes ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit. “This visit will bless us and fill us with hope. The Pope keeps us in his prayers,” they say. A moving display of faith, underscoring the symbolic importance of the visit.

A Lasting Message of Peace: Last Day of the Pope's Visit

The Pope concludes his stay, and This is Beirut brings you every key moment, live. Starting at 8:30 a.m., we will be at Jal El Dib, located at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital. At 10:30 a.m., follow the mass on the waterfront, a unique moment of reflection and unity. At 12:45 p.m., the farewell ceremony at Beirut Airport marks a solemn close to ...

Jal El Dib Awaits Pope Leo XIV's Visit

The air is filled with anticipation and emotion outside the Hôpital de la Croix in Jal El Dib. Faithful gather, eagerly awaiting the arrival of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. The pontiff is expected to meet with medical staff and patients during a visit that symbolizes faith, solidarity, and blessings.

Beirut Readies for a Historic Papal Mass

More than 120,000 people are expected to attend Pope Leo XIV's mass in Beirut on Tuesday, the final day of his Lebanon visit and a chance to pay his respects at the site of the huge 2020 port explosion. The pontiff arrived from Turkey on Sunday on his inaugural visit abroad as pope and brought a message of hope, particularly to young people in ...

Ambassador Issa Commends Lebanon’s Progress Toward Peaceful Regional Engagement

The United States’ Ambassador to Lebanon, Michael Issa, issued a statement Thursday praising Lebanon and Israel for opening a channel of dialogue at a sensitive moment, signaling “a sincere willingness to pursue peaceful, responsible solutions grounded in good faith.” Ambassador Issa emphasized that durable progress can only be achieved ...

The Pope’s Final Day in Lebanon: Don’t Miss a Moment

Tuesday, December 2nd: the final day of the Pope’s state visit to Lebanon. The Pope concludes his stay, and This is Beirut brings you every key moment, live. Starting at 8:30 a.m., we will be at Jal El Dib, located at the Sisters of the Cross Hospital. At 10:30 a.m., follow the mass on the waterfront, a unique moment of reflection and unity. At ...

US Ambassador: Israel Differentiates Between Lebanon Talks and Hezbollah Conflict

Israel makes a clear distinction between its negotiations with the Lebanese government and its ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa said following a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday. The meeting was also attended by Edward Gabriel, chairman of the American Task Force for Lebanon ...

U.S. and Syrian Soldiers Wounded as Shots Fired at Delegation

Two American troops and an interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the Islamic State group opened fire on a joint US-Syrian patrol, officials said. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the deaths on X after Syria's state media earlier reported that an attack in the city of Palmyra had wounded American ...

Exhibition of Franco-Chinese Print Master Zao Wou-Ki Opens in Hong Kong

An exhibition by the Franco-Chinese master printmaker Zao Wou-Ki opened in Hong Kong on Saturday, the first time his work has been on display in Asia. Hong Kong's M+ museum is hosting a collection of more experimental prints by the artist, who is considered a master of the lyrical abstraction movement and whose work regularly fetches vast sums at ...

Lebanon on Edge as Israel Raises the Stakes

The run-up to the mechanism meeting scheduled for December 19 is shaping up to be particularly tense—and for good reason. Israel has been gathering extensive data on Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild its military capabilities. Israeli representative Yury Reisnick is expected to present these findings to the head of the Lebanese delegation, former ...

Netanyahu: Trump Meeting to Focus on Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to arrive in Washington on Monday, December 29, for talks with President Donald Trump, focusing on regional developments, including the Trump administration’s plan for Gaza and rising tensions with Lebanon. On Sunday, Netanyahu said he expects the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan to be ...

Paris to Host Meeting on Lebanon Next Week

A meeting on Lebanon will be held in Paris next week with the commander of the Lebanese army and U.S. officials, as France and the United States push Beirut to speed up Hezbollah’s disarmament process, four sources familiar with the matter told AFP. “Rodolphe Haykal is expected on Wednesday,” one of the sources said. U.S. Middle East envoy ...

Araghchi "Surprised" by Raggi’s Decision to Decline Tehran Visit

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi voiced surpirse after his Lebanese counterpart, Youssef Raggi, declined an official invitation to visit Tehran, citing “unsuitable conditions” at the present time. Araghchi noted that countries maintaining “brotherly relations and full diplomatic ties” should not require neutral ...

Lebanese Red Cross Praises Support from ABC Group

The Lebanese Red Cross (LRC) commended the ABC Group for its sustained commitment, welcoming the company’s CEO, Ron Fadel, to its headquarters in Spears. The visit falls under an initiative launched in November 2024 to provide long-term support for the LRC’s humanitarian missions. Entering its second year, the partnership was created to ...

Beirut Sports Festival: Karim Andari Invests 4 Billion LBP to Support 80 Students Through “Loubnaniyoun”

Sports are stepping into the classroom. At the Qubic Center in Horch Tabet, the president of the Beirut Sports Festival, Karim Andari, and the president of the association “Loubnaniyoun,” Nadine Daher, formalized an unprecedented partnership: 4 billion Lebanese pounds granted to the NGO to cover school fees for 80 students from various regions ...

US House Votes to Repeal Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria

The US House of Representatives has voted to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act, a landmark sanctions regime imposed in 2019 on officials of former president Bashar al-Assad’s government for war crimes and human rights abuses. The repeal measure was included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, ...

Israel’s Power Vacuum Dilemma

On December 2 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Israel Defense Forces soldiers wounded in recent fighting in southern Syria. Their injuries followed a November 26 IDF raid on the village of Beit Jinn in southern Syria, an operation that left several Syrians dead and wounded a number of Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu had a ...

Raggi Declines Tehran Visit, Proposes Meeting in Neutral Country

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi has announced that he will not be able to accept an invitation from his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to visit Tehran at this time. He clarified that this decision does not signal a refusal to engage in dialogue with Iran, but rather reflects the absence of a conducive environment for such a ...

Lebanon and Oman Reaffirm Strategic Partnership During Presidential Visit

Following a two-day official visit to the Sultanate of Oman, President Joseph Aoun and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq issued a joint statement underscoring the strength of relations between their countries and their shared commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation. The leaders highlighted the historical ties and fraternal bonds between the peoples ...

Hezbollah Challenges Security Council Visit, Army Acts on UNIFIL Attack

The 15 UN Security Council ambassadors visiting Lebanon received reactions to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s recent speech. In it, he opposed the appointment of Simon Karam as head of Lebanon’s negotiating delegation with Israel and reiterated the group’s refusal to disarm, saying that any impact would be limited to the ...

Lebanon Sees Push for Foreign Troops in South Litani Region

Through Jean Yves Le Drian and the French military team in Lebanon, France has informed Lebanon’s political and military leadership that it is ready to take charge of an international force to be stationed south of the Litani River once UNIFIL pulls out at the end of 2026. The message added that Paris is working to rally backing for this ...

Could the IMF’s debt plan for Lebanon unintentionally bolster Hezbollah?

The International Monetary Fund risks unintentionally reviving a war-weakened Hezbollah by insisting Lebanon push heavier losses onto the banking sector than critics say is necessary — a move they argue would entrench the cash economy that Iran’s terror-designated proxy thrives on. At issue is how the IMF wants Lebanon’s ...