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A Historic Decision by Joseph Aoun… Lebanon on the Path to Joining the Abraham Accords

This is Beirut, 03/12 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The news of appointing former ambassador Simon Karam to head the Lebanese delegation to the “Mechanism” meetings—and the Presidency’s confirmation of his participation in today’s session in Naqoura—can only be understood within the context of the bold steps President Joseph Aoun is taking to move toward direct negotiations to resolve ...

Pope Leo Calls for Peace in South Lebanon in Departing Speech

This is Beirut, 02/12 14:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“Mr President,  Presidents of the Council of Ministers and of Parliament,  Your Beatitudes and Brothers in the Episcopate,  Civil and religious authorities,  Sisters and brothers,  Departing is often more difficult than arriving. We have spent time together, and in Lebanon, this spirit of encounter is contagious. Here, I have found ...

Pope Leo XIV Praises Sisters of the Cross During Visit to Jal el-Dib Convent Hospital

This is Beirut, 02/12 10:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

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

This is Beirut, 02/12 08:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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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 ...

Pope Leo’s Speech During Youth Meeting in Bkerke

This is Beirut, 01/12 19:10 - Reading : 9 minute(s)

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Dear young people of Lebanon, “assalamu lakum!” (peace be with you!) This greeting of the Risen Jesus (cf. Jn 20:19) sustains the joy of our meeting. The enthusiasm we feel in our hearts expresses God’s loving closeness, which brings us together as brothers and sisters to share our faith in him and our communion with one ...

The Journey for Peace Continues: Day Two of the Pope’s Visit

This is Beirut, 01/12 16:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Follow Pope Leo to Martyrs’ Square and to Bkerke, alongside the youth at the heart of the Maronite Patriarchate. Throughout the day, our teams will be live from our studios and on the ground at every stop of his visit. Exclusive reports, analyses, and instant reactions will make you feel as though you were there.

The Layers of Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Journey

Charles Chartouni, 01/12 15:32 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip is striking and prompts a closer look at what motivated his choice of destinations. To those versed in Church history, his decision to travel first to Turkey and Lebanon may appear obvious, but it remains thrilling. Contemporary Turkey harbors the most important venues of paleo-Christian history. Turkey ...

Pope Leo’s Speech at the Sanctuary of Saint Charbel

This is Beirut, 01/12 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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“Dear brothers and sisters, I thank the Superior General for his words and for the welcome in this beautiful monastery of Annaya. The nature surrounding this house of prayer draws us in with its austere beauty. I give thanks to God for allowing me to come on pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Charbel. My predecessors—especially Saint ...

Holy See Delivers Speech at the Presidential Palace

This is Beirut, 30/11 18:25 - Reading : 10 minute(s)

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“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 ...

Live : Pope Leo in Beirut ... A Message of Peace

This is Beirut, 30/11 15:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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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.

Lebanon and the Vatican: A Centuries-Old Bond

Rayan Chami, 30/11 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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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 ...

Pope Leo XIV in Turkey: A Historic Moment

This is Beirut, 28/11 17:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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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 ...

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