Updated December 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM EST HARISSA, Lebanon — In the mountains near Beirut, a giant statue of the Virgin Mary atop a spiral pedestal holds her hands out in the direction of the ...

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Beirut on Sunday after a visit to Turkey that began last week. He challenged Lebanon’s political leaders to be true peacemakers and put their differences aside as he sought to ...

Following his meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Steinmeier said the German side supports the Lebanese army and wants to help rebuild ...

Pope Leo XIV’s visits holy sites in Lebanon on Monday that draw Christian and Muslims as he seeks to recognize the importance of the country's religious pluralism and also send a message to Christians ...

Father Fadi el-Mir looks out to the Mediterranean from Our Lady of Lebanon sanctuary. Pope Leo will meet there with clergy and other church officials. (Jane Arraf | for NPR) HARISSA, Lebanon — In the ...