CNA: In an abandoned mall on the outskirts of Beirut, an image of St. Thérèse of Lisieux hangs in the window of what was once a storefront. This former clothing store now serves as home for Christian refugees who have … Continue reading
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Crisis in Lebanon: PM Held in Saudi Arabia
AsiaNews: For the first time in history, Lebanese President Michel Aoun has described Saudi Arabia as an aggressor against the “independence and dignity” of his country during a meeting last night with the National Media Council and the owners of the … Continue reading
Finally Lebanon Has a President, Maronite Catholic, Michel Aoun
AsiaNews: Christian leader Michel Aoun received the number of votes needed to be elected president of the Republic of Lebanon. His election came on the on the third ballot after voting began this morning in Lebanon’s parliament. Aoun’s election gives the … Continue reading
Lebanon: Crisis Mounts for Syrian Refugees and Host Countries
AsiaNews: The problem of Syrian refugees has now become a “humanitarian” and an international crisis”. Unless the world finds a solution, this tragedy will have disastrous effects for the whole Middle East, said Fr Paul Karam, director of Caritas Lebanon. … Continue reading
The Pope’s Lebanese Trip
Pope Benedict journeyed to Lebanon the other week. In what has been for me the outstanding pontificate of my lifetime as a Catholic (I was received into the Church in 1965), it was one of his finest hours yet. If … Continue reading
Pope in Lebanon Prays for Peace: Calls Import of Arms to Syria ‘Grave Sin’
El Arabiya News: Pope Benedict arriving in Lebanon on Friday for a three-day visit as civil war rages in neighboring Syria called for a halt to weapons imports to Syria which he said were a “grave sin.” More on this … Continue reading
Israeli General Promises Another Invasion of Lebanon / Cities Targeted
Ant-War.com: Speaking to journalists today, Israeli Brigadier General Hertzi Halevy predicted another Israeli invasion of Lebanon would come soon, likely following in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria. More on this here.
Israel Up for War, Army Chief Ready to Strike More than Iran
God help the victims AsiaNews: Israel is ready, if necessary, to strike Iran, Lebanon and Gaza, Israeli Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Benny Gantz said in an interview with top Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth. For him, the year … Continue reading
Humanitarian Disaster Looms as Thousands of Syrians Escape into Lebanon
AsiaNews: “On the Syrian border, the situation is worsening day by day. In the next few weeks we expect new waves of refugees. If action is not taken quickly there is the risk of a humanitarian catastrophe.” This is what … Continue reading
Isreal Purchased 2 Billion $ Worth of Military Fuel in August
Why? Asianews has a reasonable analysis of the tense situation in Israel over whether or not to attack Iran and/or Lebanon or wait. Hawks are anxious to launch strikes. Asianews: Many signs point to Israel preparing an attack against Iran … Continue reading
Israel May be Planning Another Attack on Lebanon
Such is the fear of Charles Glass writing for Taki‘s Magazine website. He sources Norman Finkelstein in a new foreword to his book This Time We Went Too Far. Glass: My old friend Norman Finkelstein has just written a foreword … Continue reading
From Half Christian in 1975, Lebanon Now Only 34%
CWN reports: A Jesuit based in Beirut has told Vatican Radio that one third of the nation’s Christian population has emigrated since the 1975-76 civil war. Father Samir Khalil, SJ, said that Christians used to make up 50% of the … Continue reading