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Pope Leo XIV, returning from a trip to Lebanon, urged Catholics to overcome their fear of Islam and promote respectful dialogue between Christians and Muslims. His message, rooted in the Lebanese example of coexistence, resonated at a time when the debate on Christian identity in the West was raging.

Francis Xavier, a Navarrese-Basque Jesuit and companion of Ignatius of Loyola, evangelized India, the Moluccas, and Japan in the 16th century before dying in 1552 on the island of Sancian, awaiting entry to China. Patron saint of Catholic missions, he embodies the urgency of the Gospel, cultural encounter, and interreligious dialogue. His incorruptible body rests in Goa, and his spiritual legacy invites us to carry the word of the Gospel with humility and boldness beyond cultural boundaries.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, gives hope to Lebanese youth during a historic visit to Bkerké in December 2025. In a Lebanon in deep crisis, marked by the Beirut explosion, economic collapse and interreligious tensions, his message of encouragement, peace and solidarity inspires thousands of young people to believe in their ability to change the course of history.

Five years after the devastating 2020 Beirut port explosion, the Lebanese Catholic Church continues its fight for justice and support for the victims. Through humanitarian aid, a living memory, advocacy against impunity, and a message of peace conveyed notably by the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV, it remains a moral and social pillar in a Lebanon mired in profound crisis. Despite political, economic, and regional obstacles, the Church embodies the hope and resilience of a wounded nation, refusing to abandon the quest for truth and dignity.

Discover the story of Bibiana, a 4th-century martyr, a symbol of inner resistance against oppression and a model of unwavering faith.

Discover the powerful message of Leo XIV to Lebanese leaders during his historic visit in November 2025: a call to serve the people, rebuild political trust, and preserve the model of interreligious coexistence in Lebanon, a country in the midst of an economic and social crisis. A pivotal moment for the future of Lebanon and its youth, poised between hope and major challenges.

Discover why Advent, beyond the material preparations, is a powerful time of inner transformation. Between vigilance, hope, and spiritual preparation, delve into the richness of this liturgical season through history, faith, and calls for unity, peace, and hope for our world.

On November 29, 2025, Pope Leo XIV made a historic visit to Istanbul, promoting interreligious dialogue and Christian unity in the face of current challenges, in a sensitive diplomatic context with Turkey.