Lebanon’s Love for the Blessed Mother
The deep-rooted devotion the Lebanese have for Our Lady is evident everywhere.
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‘Walking Together’ at the Heart of the Middle East Synod on Synodality Continental Assembly
Meeting in Beirut in the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey Feb. 6, participants discussed how to apply the principles of synodality to the difficult circumstances most local Catholics experience.
Churches Come to the Aid of Earthquake-Stricken Syria
In response to the earthquake, the patriarchs of and heads of churches in Syria demand the lifting of ‘unjust sanctions,’ calling for ‘exceptional measures’ to secure delivery of humanitarian aid.
‘Beloved Syria Is Suffering’
The Syriac Catholic patriarch, following six-day pastoral visit, decries ‘painful’ situation on the ground: ‘Our very survival in our homeland is really at stake.’
Syriac Catholic Cathedral Again a Beacon in Beirut
Syriac Catholic Patriarch Ignace Joseph III Younan consecrated St. George Syriac Catholic Cathedral on Oct. 29 in a ceremonial Mass, while anointing the altar, walls and doors with oil of chrism, before celebrating the Divine Liturgy.
For Syriac Catholics, Hope Prevails in Turkey
In his homily, the patriarch referred to the verse, ‘Look at Him and trust in Him’ inscribed in Syriac over the cross raised behind the altar, telling the faithful: ‘Our eyes are always on the crucified Jesus, and in Him we place all our hope.’
Lebanon Is Consecrated to St. Michael the Archangel
Dominic Chikhani, of the Marys Heart prayer initiative, said the evening was ‘like a pilgrimage in heaven.’
Lebanon’s Catholic Hospitals Struggle, but Dedicated Staff Continue to Offer Healing and Hope
One of the pillars of Lebanon’s tradition of Catholic-run health care is Geitaoui Hospital, which has a special patronage to St. Charbel, in Beirut.
Beatifications in Lebanon Offer Spark of Hope
Great-nephew of one of the martyred priests was present at the ceremony on June 4.
Lebanon’s Future Poses a Challenge for the Newly Elected Parliament
The country’s largest parliamentary bloc, led by Iranian-backed Hezbollah, lost its parliamentary majority, but urgent action is required from a new government to address Lebanon’s devastating economic crisis.
