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

Pope Leo XIV has offered a silent prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut port explosion as he wraps up his first foreign trip ...

Beirut blast led many to leave Lebanon, now Catholics say pope's visit brings hope

The pope’s visit is a sign of hope,” Rev. Miled Abboud told NBC News. “There are a lot of bleak things, of things that make ...
Hyperallergic

Deadly Explosion in Beirut Decimates Thousands of Buildings, Including Galleries and Museums

A devastating blast ripped through the Lebanese capital of Beirut yesterday, August 4, killing at least 135 people and injuring approximately 5,000 according to the latest reports. The massive ...
Catholic News Agency

Brother of Beirut explosion victim speaks ahead of Pope Leo IV’s visit to blast site

Five years after Beirut port tragedy, families look to Pope Leo to keep justice alive as the pontiff prepares to pray at the ...
America Magazine

Pope Leo meets survivors of Beirut port explosion and calls for peace as he concludes Lebanon visit

Pope Leo concluded his visit to Lebanon with a heartfelt appeal at the airport before departing for Rome on Dec. 2: “May the ...
Reuters

Six months after Beirut blast, Syrian refugees battle for survival

BEIRUT, Feb 4 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - As Syrian refugees, Moayad Obeid and his family had it hard even before the massive explosion that tore through Beirut last August, killing his 26-year-old ...