(OSV News) — Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest Father Pierre al-Rahi was commemorated by Pope Leo XIV ahead of the cleric’s funeral attended by scores of faithful as well as Catholic and …
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As humanitarian crisis looms in Lebanon, Mideast Christians face uncertain future
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakCNEWA Pontifical Mission is ministering to Christians who remain in the south, caught in the crosshairs between the Israeli military and Hezbollah.
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“Churches are places of prayer, encounter, and solace for thousands of people, especially for those seeking spiritual comfort after suffering injustice.”
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The cardinal highlighted his 13 years as Chaldean patriarch as “years of loving pastoral care” amid “extremely difficult circumstances” for Christians in Iraq.
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In a brief statement, Cardinal Mathieu said he arrived in Rome March 8 “not without regret and sorrow for our brothers and sisters in Iran.”
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Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest killed by Israeli tank fire in southern Lebanon
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakThe French-language Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le Jour reported the cleric died from wounds sustained from a shell, while four other people were injured.
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“One in seven Christians is affected. Even worse, almost 5,000 Christians were killed for their faith in 2025, which equates to an average of 13 per day.”
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“But the Catholic Church talks to people from all denominations and faiths — and links of friendship and joint action should continue.”
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“People ask me what my (political) position is. … I say I’m neither pro-Israel nor pro-Palestine. I’m pro-human because in the end, we are all human beings.”
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“In his final act on Earth, Michael absorbed the blast, sparing the life of that Polish warrior, who we are grateful to have in the room with us today, Second …
