Tag: lebanon attack
“The situation is catastrophic” Lebanese Catholic charity workers say
As Lebanon plunged into the worst humanitarian crisis in decades, Catholics and other Christians continue their humanitarian outreach to help struggling Lebanese, Syrian refugees and migrant workers displaced by severe Israeli bombardments across the country, ongoing since late September, some of which have also injured Christians.
No one has “exclusive right” to God’s voice, pope says at...
Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views, avoid pushing personal agendas and remain open to changing their minds about what is best for the church, Pope Francis said.
Catholic aid workers “at risk everywhere in Lebanon”
As the Israel-Hamas war expands to include attacks in Lebanon—where the Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah is based—OSV News interviewed Michel Constantin, regional director for the CNEWA-Pontifical Mission.
“Catastrophic” situation faces Lebanon, says UN rep
Hezbollah's central headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs were struck multiple times 27 September by Israeli missiles, shaking the Lebanese capital. The next day Iran-backed Hezbollah confirmed the military organisation's leader Hassan Nasrallah died in the strike.
Churches shelter people escaping violence as death toll from Israeli attacks...
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.
Lebanese cardinal decries attacks he calls “devoid of humanity”
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai expressed "profound sorrow" over the "devastating toll" of Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon, the country’s state news agency NNA reported 22 September.
Pope asked to call for peace and condemn attacks
Following the attacks in Lebanon and Iran, the President of Turkey has asked Pope Francis to put pressure on Israel's allied countries in order to end the attacks.
