This is Beirut, 21/04 18:20 - Reading : 8 minute(s)
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The April 21 death of Pope Francis triggered a period of mourning in the Catholic Church, but also kick-started the race for his successor. Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favorites to become the next pope, known as the "papabili", divided by region. This list ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Palestinian Christians in Gaza on Monday mourned the death of Pope Francis, who had maintained close and consistent video contact with the small Christian community in the territory throughout the ongoing war. Since the outbreak of fighting between Israel and Hamas, Francis had regularly called Gaza's Christians, often several times a week, ...
Marilyne Gellad, 21/04 17:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
A 2,000-year-old Christian celebration, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Christ and lies at the very heart of the Christian faith. A time of joy and sharing, Easter is rich with traditions—from ringing church bells to egg hunts and the traditional Easter lamb. But did you know that Easter Monday is a remnant from the time of Emperor ...
Fady Noun, 21/04 16:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Pope Francis has always kept Lebanon close to his heart. According to those close to him and many of his visitors, the Holy Father has remained closely informed about developments in the country. While he has not visited Lebanon—due to both health concerns and the political vacuum created by the absence of a president and a fully functioning ...
Rayan Chami, 21/04 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88, just one day after he appeared on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica to greet worshippers on Easter Sunday. His sudden passing has resonated across the world, including in Lebanon, where many expressed sorrow, admiration, and respect for the pontiff. Here's a look at how people in ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 13:20 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, sparking a wave of sorrow across the globe. In Lebanon, the news reverberated deeply, uniting both political and religious leaders in mourning the loss of a spiritual icon whose message of peace and inclusion touched millions. The Presidency of the Council of Ministers declared a ...
Pierre Daccache, 21/04 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Francis leaves behind a profound legacy of humility, reform, and global outreach. Humble Beginnings in Buenos Aires The son of ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 11:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Here are some key dates in the life of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, who died on Monday aged 88: December 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires to an accountant and a housewife from an Italian emigrant family. September 21, 1953: Receives his calling to become a priest. He later described being moved ...
This is Beirut, 21/04 11:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Key quotes from Pope Francis's papacy: Humility "Pray for me" - pronounced at the end of every speech, because, he once explained, "I am a sinner too." His first tweet and first post on Instagram were versions of the mantra. The poor "How I would like a poor church for the poor" - setting the tone for his pontificate, three days after his ...
This is Beirut, 20/04 19:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Pope Francis called for freedom of thought and tolerance in his Easter Sunday address, as the weakened pontiff delighted the crowds of Catholic faithful by making a much-anticipated holiday appearance, even circling St. Peter's Square in his popemobile. "Happy Easter," said the 88-year-old Argentine pope in a faint voice from his wheelchair on ...
This is Beirut, 20/04 15:17 - Reading : less than a minute
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Pope Francis had a brief private meeting with US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday, the Vatican said, on the last day of the Republican's visit to Rome. "The meeting, which lasted a few minutes, gave the opportunity to exchange greetings on Easter Sunday," wrote the Vatican in a brief statement, saying the encounter took place at the pope's ...
This is Beirut, 20/04 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis appeared in front of thousands of Catholic faithful at St. Peter's Square on Sunday for Easter, despite the 88-year-old pontiff's frail health that has kept him from most Holy Week events. "Happy Easter," said the Argentine pontiff in a weak voice from his wheelchair at the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, to the delight of tens of ...