Tag: Lebanon

After the Israeli army fires at UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon, the Pope calls for the troops to be respected

"There are still some 9,000 Christians here in three different villages. We are in constant danger," the missionary sister said

A Lebanese bishop made an impassioned plea for peace and forgiveness at the Synod on Synodality’s daily press briefing on Saturday, as the assembly’s...

A 21-day ceasefire suggested by the US, France, and several Arab nations was reportedly rejected by members of Netanyahu’s government

"The situation is becoming increasingly serious: people are worried," said Bishop Nahra in a report by AsiaNews

"Everyone is waiting for the spark" that could trigger an open conflict, according to Fr. Raed Abu Sahlieh

Impact across Lebanon is severe: at least 32 people have died, including two children and one medic, and over 3,000 others have been injured.

The announcement of the novena comes in the midst of ongoing clashes between the Israeli military and Hezbollah

"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