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Why Lebanon's Christians wield power greater than their numbers

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon this week underscores the unique position of Christians in the Middle East’s most religiously diverse nation – the only Arab country led by a Christian president. As Lebanon faces multiple crises, Christians wield influence far greater than their numbers.

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Hope and hardship have driven Syrian refugee returns – but many head back to destroyed homes, land disputes

Close to 1.5 million Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned to their home country over the past year.

The Conversation

U.S. brokers first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades

This was the first such meeting since 1993.

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Germany activates first elements of Arrow 3 missile defence system bought from Israel

Israel has long relied on a multilayered missile defence system, including the Arrow, to protect communities around the country from rocket barrages from militants in Gaza and Lebanon.

Euronews

Lebanon 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel, prime minister says

Lebanon’s prime minister says that his country is “far from” diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV Visits Lebanon, Rebukes Queen Rania Over Safety Concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon for a historic interfaith mission, uniting Christian and Muslim leaders in Beirut. The Pontiff is championing the 'divine gift of peace' and encouraging the nation's youth during this critical maiden voyage.

International Business Times UK

Pope Leo’s notable shift from Vatican tradition during his inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon

He also revealed his next travel destinations for his second trip as pope

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Pope Leo XIV urges unity and peace at interfaith gathering in Lebanon

The pontiff's message emphasised the importance of Lebanon and its Christian population to the Catholic Church.

Euronews

The Latest: Pope Leo ends first foreign trip with silent prayer at Beirut blast site, Mass at port

Pope Leo XIV offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he is wrapping up his first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon

The Independent UK

Pope wraps up Lebanon visit with silent prayer at site of 2020 port explosion

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his trip to Lebanon, including a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion

The Independent UK

Pope urges Christians to remain in Lebanon despite years of bloodshed

Christians have been emigrating for decades amid the conflict

The Independent UK

Pope to visit Christian sites in Lebanon as he encourages Christians not to abandon the region

Pope Leo XIV visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday, drawing Christians and Muslims

The Independent UK

It’s not just Gaza. From the West Bank to Syria and Lebanon, Israel’s onslaught continues

Broken ceasefires, bombing, ground incursions and mounting deaths: Israeli imperialism is now expanding across the region, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo XIV's visit highlights Christian resilience in Lebanon despite regional turmoil

Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lebanon highlights the country's religious pluralism and sends a message to Christians not to abandon the region

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Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon: 'In Palestine the only solution is two states'

The pontiff is in Lebanon for the second leg of his apostolic journey, the first since his election, which has already taken him to Turkey, Ankara, Iznik and Istanbul

Euronews

Pope Leo XIV heads to Lebanon to try bring message of hope

The Pope held prayers at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul on Sunday as he aims to gather support within Christian communities around the globe.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo heads to Lebanon with message of hope after years of crises

Pope Leo XIV is wrapping up his visit to Turkey before heading to Lebanon

The Independent UK

Lebanese army boosts its presence along border with Israel, dismantling Hezbollah posts

The Lebanese army has intensified efforts along the border with Israel, focusing on areas that were once Hezbollah strongholds

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The Independent UK

Photos highlight Pope Leo XIV’s first overseas pilgrimage

With his foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will become the first American pope on the road. The journey fulfills a visit Pope Francis had hoped to make before his health declined, and it gives Leo a prominent platform to speak about peace in the Middle East.…

The Independent UK

Lebanese leader criticizes Hezbollah for not disarming

Lebanon's prime minister has criticized Hezbollah for not disarming, saying this harms the Lebanese people

The Independent UK

The Latest: Pope Leo brings messages of peace and Christian unity on trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV visits Turkey and Lebanon on his first foreign trip, fulfilling the late Pope Francis’ plans to mark an important Orthodox anniversary

The Independent UK

Pope Leo to go against Vatican tradition on first trip to Turkey and Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV will make a notable departure from his predecessors in the first foreign trip of his pontificate

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo warns of risk from ‘piecemeal’ world war in first overseas trip

Leo welcomed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he begins six-day itinerary that will also include visit to Lebanon

The Conversation

A year on, the Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire looks increasingly fragile − could a return to cyclical violence come next?

An already troubled ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon is looking shakier than ever.

The Independent UK

Lebanon and Cyprus finalize sea border agreement after an almost 20-year impasse

Lebanon and Cyprus have signed a long-delayed sea border agreement, ending an almost 20-year impasse

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