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Cardinal Béchara Raï, patriarch of the Maronite Catholic Church, gives his homily as Melkite Catholic Patriarch Joseph Absi sits quietly during the celebration of a Byzantine Divine Liturgy as part of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 9, 2023. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez)

Pope Leo XIV could visit Lebanon before the end of the year, patriarch says

Courtney Mares|Aug 20, 2025|3 Min Read

A woman accompanied by a child holding a Hezbollah flag gives a victory sign from a car at the entrance of Beirut's southern suburbs Nov. 27, 2024, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah appeared to be holding as residents returned toward southern Lebanon, despite warnings from the Israeli and Lebanese military that they stay away from certain areas. (OSV News photo/Thaier Al-Sudani, Reuters)

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Lebanese bishop in US sees 'profound hope' in Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Gina Christian|Nov 27, 2024|3 Min Read

A shipment of medical aid from the World Health Organization and the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees arrives at the Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport Oct. 4, 2024. (OSV News photo/Louisa Gouliamaki, Reuters)

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CNEWA launches emergency campaign as war expands into Lebanon

Gina Christian|Oct 4, 2024|4 Min Read

Over 1,500 youth pray the Stations of the Cross while processing during a local World Youth Day in Beirut, Lebanon, held Aug. 3-6, 2023. (OSV News photo/Doreen Abi Raad)

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Lebanese youth who could not afford going to World Youth Day organized their own

Doreen Abi Raad|Aug 8, 2023|6 Min Read

Pope Francis speaks as he leads his Christmas message and his blessing "urbi et orbi" (to the city and the world) from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 25, 2022. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Pope denounces global 'grave famine of peace' in Christmas message

Cindy Wooden|Dec 26, 2022|4 Min Read

Families of victims of the 2020 Beirut port blast attend a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Bechara Rai, Maronite patriarch, at St. George Maronite Cathedral in Beirut Aug. 4, 2022, the second anniversary of the tragedy. (CNS photo/Mychel Akl for Maronite Patriarchate)

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Cardinal speaks of two crimes: Beirut explosion, stalled investigation

Doreen Abi Raad|Aug 4, 2022|4 Min Read

Thousands gather for the June 4, 2022, beatification Mass of Lebanese Capuchin Fathers Leonardo Melki and Thomas Saleh who were martyred in Turkey under the Ottoman Empire, in 1915 and 1917 respectively. The beatification Mass took place at the courtyard of the convent and psychiatric hospital complex of the Franciscan Sisters of the Cross in Jal El Dib, overlooking Beirut and the Mediterranean. (CNS photo/Mychel Akl for the Maronite patriarchate)

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Beatifications of martyred priests lift Lebanese mired in poverty

Doreen Abi Raad|Jun 6, 2022|4 Min Read

Pope Francis speaks with Lebanese President Michel Aoun during a private meeting at the Vatican March 21, 2022. Aoun tweeted April 5 that the nuncio has informed him Pope Francis is looking to visit the country in June. (CNS photo/Vatican Media via Reuters)

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Lebanese president says pope could visit in June

Catholic News Service|Apr 5, 2022|2 Min Read

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states, speaks at the meeting, “Faith and Science: Towards COP26,” with Pope Francis and other religious leaders in the Hall of Benedictions at the Vatican Oct. 4, 2021. (Paul Haring/CNS)

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Papal aide’s Lebanon visit will have political, pastoral tone

Elise Ann Allen|Feb 1, 2022|4 Min Read

Cardinal Bechara Rai, Maronite patriarch, celebrates Mass to mark the one-year anniversary of Beirut's port blast Aug. 4, 2021. The explosion killed more than 200 people, injured more than 6,000, and displaced more than 300,000. (CNS photo/Mohamed Azakir, Reuters)

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'Today is a day of strength': Mass commemorates Beirut blast victims

Doreen Abi Raad|Aug 5, 2021|6 Min Read

A room with a view of the the port of Beirut at Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui is littered with debris in the aftermath of the blast Aug. 4, 2020. The hospital, entrusted to the Maronite Sisters of the Holy Family, received 350 injured wounded people following the disaster. Catholic Near East Welfare Association has helped to rebuild the hospital. (Courtesy Geitaoui Hospital/CNS via Crux)

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One year after Beirut blast, vast political overhaul is needed, priest says

Elise Ann Allen|Aug 4, 2021|5 Min Read

A member of the Maronite Scouts is pictured in an undated photo helping cleanup following an Aug. 4, 2020, blast in Beirut's port area. (CNS photo/Stefanie Glinski for Catholic Relief Services)

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Nearly a year after Beirut blast, Maronite leaders still helping residents

Doreen Abi Raad|Jul 8, 2021|5 Min Read

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