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Christians fear they have no future in Lebanon
As fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues and Lebanon’s economic crisis deepens, many Christians in the land of cedars no longer believe they have a future in the region. Source: OSV News.
Pope appeals for Gaza aid and AI exclusion from war
Pope Leo XIV last night renewed his appeal for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and warned against the use of artificial intelligence in warfare that disregards human life. Source: Vatican News.
Israeli soldiers punished after desecrating statue in Lebanon
An Israeli soldier has been sentenced to 21 days of military detention for placing a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon, while the soldier who photographed the act received a 14-day sentence, the Israeli army said on Monday. Source: OSV News.
Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Mary in Lebanon
Outrage has grown after a photo surfaced of an Israeli soldier desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary in Lebanon. Concerns are mounting about increasing anti-Christian behaviour as Israel continues the war in the Middle East. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope encourages Lebanese priests during video call
A group of parish priests from villages in southern Lebanon got a pleasant surprise yesterday morning when they received a video call from Pope Leo XIV. Source: Vatican News.Â
Christian presence in Middle East ‘must be preserved’
Israel’s new special envoy to the Christian community has said he envisions a future in which all faiths live and grow harmoniously in the Middle East, but admitted there are bumps in the road. Source: Crux.
Bishops concerned over Israeli demolitions in Lebanon
The Council of Melkite Greek Catholic Bishops in Lebanon has expressed deep concern over reports that Israel was demolishing civilian and religious buildings in parts of southern Lebanon under its control. Source: NCR Online.
Humanitarian crisis in Lebanon deepens despite fragile ceasefire Â
A fragile ceasefire agreed to in mid‑April has brought only limited respite for civilians in Lebanon, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate following weeks of intense hostilities. Source: Caritas Australia.
Suspect arrested over assault of French nun in Jerusalem
Police in Israel announced the arrest of a man suspected in the assault of a French nun working in Jerusalem as a researcher. Source: OSV News.