HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY —
Lebanon. Fr. Abboud (Caritas): “We live from day to day”
di Daniele RocchiThe situation in Lebanon, plagued by the most serious economic and political crisis of the past 30 years, is deteriorating…
HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCY —
DAY OF PRAYER AND REFLECTION —
Pope Francis: “Lebanon is, and must remain, a project of peace”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis concluded the Day of Prayer and Reflection for Lebanon from St Peter’s Basilica with a powerful message for…
Lebanese crisis. Fr Abboud (Caritas): “Yesterday’s benefactors are today’s poor.” Feelings of gratitude to Pope Francis
di Daniele RocchiNext July 1st Pope Francis will receive the leaders of Lebanon’s Christian communities in the Vatican, “for a day of…
THE GEOGRAPHY OF BERGOGLIO —
Lebanon. A Country constantly facing a difficult juncture
di Michele ZanzucchiPope Francis’ Easter message depicts certain countries as experiencing not the joy of the Resurrection, but the Friday crucifixion or…
CRISIS AND CONFLICTS —
The limbo of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Increasing numbers of Lebanese citizens are leaving the country
di Patrizia CaiffaOnce a country of welcome, Lebanon now braces for new emigration due to a severe economic crisis. The situation of…
HEALTH EMERGENCY —
Vaccines: a mirage for Africa. Under-resourced and with inadequate facilities
di Ilaria De Bonis (*)Covid-19: Africa is likely to face a long wait to receive free vaccines, amidst poor quality healthcare services and insufficient…
SOLIDARITY —
EU-Lebanon: an airlift with 30 tons of supplies. Lenarcic in Beirut, “the Lebanese population has the full support of the European Union”
DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER —
Lebanon. The Maronite priest called by Pope Francis during the audience: “We need miracles to overcome this crisis.”
di Filippo PassantinoInterviewed by SIR, Father Georges Breidy describes the experience of standing alongside the Pope, who called for a day of…
Lebanon: Fr. Abboud (Caritas), “Pope’s words moved us, he wants to protect Lebanon”. Card. Parolin visiting Beirut Port on Friday
PANDEMIC —
Lebanon: Father Abboud (Caritas), “we need food, medicines and clothes. Don’t abandon us”
di Daniele RocchiLebanon’s economic crisis is getting worse amidst rising poverty, while the Lebanese pound has lost over half of its purchasing…
FINANCIAL CRISIS AND PANDEMICS —
Coronavirus Covid-19: Lebanon, second phase to start May 4. Fr. Abboud (Caritas): “Country on its knees. Children lack food”
di Daniele RocchiLebanon is caught in the grips of a financial crisis and the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic. The first-hand account of Caritas…
POLITICAL CRISIS —
Lebanon, revolution restarts amid protests and Covid-19. There is now fear that the revolts, as well as politics, could be “denominationally” manipulated
di Michele ZanzucchiThe very serious economic and political crisis might be more impactful than the Coronavirus: Lebanon announced sovereign default in March…
