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  • [ November 12, 2026 ] Priest extols the value of confession at papal youth vigil News Briefs
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From Turkey to Ethiopia: 7 churches and monasteries for adventurous pilgrims

October 11, 2026 Romy Haber 0

From Turkey’s Sumela Monastery, built against a cliff, to Ethiopia’s rock-hewn church reached by a difficult climb, some Christian pilgrimage sites make the journey itself part of the experience. […]

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Catholic university works to preserve Lebanon’s Christian past

September 22, 2026 Romy Haber 0

The Holy Spirit University of Kaslik is working to preserve the living witness of a people rooted in their homeland for nearly two millennia. […]

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Lebanese faithful to walk to St. Charbel’s shrine in prayer for Christians in country’s south

September 20, 2026 Romy Haber 0

A prayer pilgrimage from Byblos to Annaya aims to offer solidarity and hope to Christians in southern Lebanon. […]

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Beyond Lebanon’s famous shrines, these 5 hidden religious sites continue to draw pilgrims

September 13, 2026 Romy Haber 0

Across Lebanon are lesser-known shrines and monasteries that offer visitors opportunities for prayer, quiet reflection, and a deeper encounter with Lebanon’s rich Christian heritage. […]

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The dangerous journey home for Christian communities in southern Lebanon

September 6, 2026 Romy Haber 2

With the usual roads damaged or inaccessible, residents must travel in organized convoys through military checkpoints and Israeli-occupied territory, an ordeal some call “road to Calvary.” […]

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3 young Lebanese men turn small Bible study into largest in the Middle East

September 6, 2026 Romy Haber 1

More than 3,000 people have joined a growing Catholic Bible study initiative in Lebanon as organizers launch more days and times throughout the country and beyond. […]

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American priest walks Lebanon’s St. Charbel Trail, encourages more pilgrims to follow

August 23, 2026 Romy Haber 1

St. Charbel Trail is a pilgrimage and hiking trail that crosses some of Lebanon’s most striking natural and spiritual landscapes, linking monasteries, villages, and historic sites. […]

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Lebanon abolishes death penalty, making regional history as amnesty law sparks debate

August 21, 2026 Romy Haber 0

The historic step is being hailed as a major victory for human dignity and human rights, while another piece of legislation about general amnesty has sparked intense debate. […]

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Christians across the Middle East and North Africa celebrate the Assumption despite challenges

August 16, 2026 Romy Haber 1

Across the region, communities gathered in churches, streets, and homes, blending their shared devotion to the Virgin Mary with local traditions passed down through generations. […]

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Lebanon’s Christians fear sovereignty will be traded in regional diplomacy

July 7, 2026 Romy Haber 0

For many Lebanese Christians, the central question remains whether diplomacy will finally restore the Lebanese state as the sole authority over war, peace, and national security. […]

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