Tag: Lebanon

"The situation will continue to have dramatic consequences for the nation, already reeling from an unprecedented socio-economic crisis"

Pope Francis referred to the escalating global conflicts as a "third world war fought piecemeal" and openly discussed geopolitical crises

While Israeli strikes primarily targeted Hezbollah strongholds in Shia areas, collateral damage has affected several Christian villages

“My thoughts are with the families of the victims of that disastrous event and with the dear Lebanese people,” the pope said

The conference raised US$370 million in emergency aid for Lebanon, exceeding a target of $350 million set by French President Macron

Pope Francis appealed to the international community “to offer Lebanon concrete assistance ... in undertaking a journey of ‘resurrection’”

Pope Francis has said he wants to visit Lebanon, but wants fractious politicians to agree on a new government

"We don't have bread, we don't have medicine, we don't have fuel, what are they waiting for?" said Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rai

Lebanon's three main Christian denominations are Maronite Catholics, Eastern Orthodox and Melchite Catholics