(OSV News) — Amid conflict, instability and poverty, “a remarkable display of true Christian charity” helped sustain the church in more than 130 countries during the previous year, said Cardinal Mauro …
Lebanon
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As Israel continued its airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran, and Iran launched drones to retaliate, Pope Leo XIV welcomed Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the Vatican.
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After US aid cuts, Middle East Caritas forced to reorganize but remains hopeful
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakAMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — A prominent Catholic humanitarian agency in the Middle East has expressed concern over sudden cuts to U.S. financial assistance affecting its ministries aiding the displaced, …
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Visiting the poor in Lebanon was a prayer for Pope Francis, cardinal says
by Cindy Woodenby Cindy WoodenVATICAN CITY (CNS) — While Pope Francis was hospitalized in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, one of the cardinals closest to him traveled to Lebanon to demonstrate the pope’s ongoing concern for …
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Vatican cardinal heads to Lebanon to express pope’s solidarity, prayers
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzVATICAN CITY (CNS) — One out of four people living in Lebanon is a refugee, and the majority of children born in refugee camps are unregistered at birth, said Cardinal …
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Cardinal urges day of prayer, penance on anniversary of Oct. 7 attack, start of Israel-Hamas war
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsJERUSALEM (OSV News) — Oct. 7 will mark a year since the brutal Hamas attack on Israeli communities and the no less brutal Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that …
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(OSV News) — Hezbollah’s central headquarters in Beirut’s southern suburbs were struck multiple times Sept. 27 by Israeli missiles, shaking the Lebanese capital. The next day Iran-backed Hezbollah confirmed the …
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(OSV News) — Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon meant to target Hezbollah militants have led to over 550 deaths, including 50 children and 94 women, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Christian …
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Lebanese cardinal condemns pager attacks as second wave terrorizes the country
by Dale Gavlakby Dale GavlakAMMAN, Jordan (OSV News) — Catholic church leaders in the Middle East condemned a second wave of explosions of hand-held devices across Lebanon and in the capital, Beirut, apparently targeting …
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Microbrewing and miracles and Mariapolis, oh my! This week’s stories have covered the gamut of topics: happy stories such as a Catholic priest sharing the Good News via “ale-vangelization” at …