Lebanon

Lebanon’s Maronite Christian Leader: Enough of War and Division —————– The head of Lebanon’s Maronite Church, speaking during Christmas celebrations marking the birth of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him), called for an end to conflict and internal divisions, stressing…

National Survey Alarms Lebanon: Crisis in Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse —————————- A comprehensive national survey conducted by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), has uncovered…

Bulgaria: Youth Art Competition Strengthens Ties to Historic Mosques —————- Nearly 200 young Muslims participated in the second annual “The Mosque in My Life” art competition, an initiative designed to deepen the cultural and emotional connection between the youth and…

Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of War Crimes in Southern Lebanon ………… Human Rights Watch has accused the Israeli military of committing war crimes in southern Lebanon, saying recent airstrikes deliberately targeted civilian reconstruction equipment and facilities in an effort…

Lebanese Army Engages in Border Clashes with Syrian Security Forces at al-Mushrifa Area —————————— Local sources reported clashes between the Lebanese Army and Syrian security forces in the al-Mushrifa area. The confrontation reportedly erupted after the Lebanese Army attempted to…

Surge in Activity by Hardline Sunni Groups Coincides with Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon ———————————– Unusual large-scale movements by thousands of motorcycle riders linked to hardline Sunni groups — including factions reportedly affiliated with al-Qaeda and Jabhat al-Nusra — have raised…

Pope Leo XIV Urges Unity Through Humanity and Faith During Beirut Visit —————— During his visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV delivered a strong call for unity grounded in shared humanity and faith, emphasizing their role in overcoming divisions and…

Pope Leo Prays at Beirut Blast Site, Urges Justice and Reconciliation ———————————- On the final day of his visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV visited the site of the devastating August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering prayers and consolation to…

Experts Reject Anti-Islam Claims, Highlight Muslims’ Positive Role in Vienna —————————– A video by the U.S.-based RAIR Foundation claiming Vienna will become a “Muslim-majority city” within two generations has been widely criticized by Austrian researchers and community leaders for spreading…

Pope Leo Urges Lebanese Leaders to Prioritize Peace Amid Regional Tensions ——————————————– Pope Leo has called on Lebanese political and religious leaders to make peace their highest priority during his visit to the country, which continues to face the spillover…