Even if Pope Leo XIV’s Thanksgiving trip to Turkey and Lebanon began with lighthearted moments — receiving pumpkin pies and White Sox trinkets from the Vatican press corps — the …
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Pope Leo is first pontiff to go to St. Charbel’s tomb; visit is source of ‘great joy’ for Lebanon
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsThe pope’s visit is “a historic recognition of St. Charbel’s role in the world and a powerful message of support and hope for a country in crisis.”
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(OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV urged in Turkey Nov. 27 that “the future of humanity is at stake” with ongoing conflict in the Middle East and days after a …
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Pope Leo XIV ended his stay in Lebanon with what he termed “a heartfelt appeal: may the attacks and hostilities cease.”
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Lebanese Catholics yearn for the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to achieve something lost in recent years. Signs bearing the pontiff’s photo along newly rebuilt roadways express their longing: …
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On Nov. 17, the U.N. Security Council voted 13-0 in favor of the U.S.-backed “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict,” with Russia and China abstaining.
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Security for Syria’s religious minorities is disastrous, say religious freedom advocates
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakSome 90% of aid being distributed through Damascus is not reaching Sweida, where Druze and Christian communities live, religious freedom advocates say.
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“(We’re) following the same path in a world crying out for unity and peace, as Christians strive to contribute to a culture of mutual listening, dialogue.”
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With Gaza Strip situation fragile, Christian’s ancient presence in Holy Land ‘threatened’
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsJERUSALEM (OSV News) — In the Gaza Strip, the fragile calm following the Oct. 13 Israel-Hamas peace deal has brought little relief to the enclave’s small Christian community. While portions …
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The sacred images invite commuters to contemplate “the Love of the one God, which inflames and ignites hearts to walk with gentleness, humility.”
