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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.

Saint Eligius, goldsmith to King Dagobert who later became bishop, embodies professional integrity and generosity towards the poor. Born around 588 near Limoges, he forged a path where excellence in work and service to the marginalized were intertwined. Known for crafting two golden thrones for King Clotaire II, he symbolizes unwavering honesty. Eligius ransomed slaves, founded monasteries, and became Bishop of Noyon, blending artisanal skill with profound faith. Patron saint of goldsmiths, blacksmiths, and mechanics, his feast day is celebrated on December 1st. His example reminds us that work well done is an act of truth and holiness.

Saint Andrew, the first called, apostle and guide, is celebrated on November 30th. A Galilean fisherman who became a disciple of Jesus, he embodies listening, sharing, and bearing witness. His life connects East and West, uniting diverse Christian traditions. Martyred in Patras, his X-shaped cross is a symbol of humility and openness. His mission invites each of us to become a guide of light, leading others toward faith through listening, sharing, and humility. He is remembered in Patras, Constantinople, Amalfi, Scotland, and Ukraine. Liturgy, prayer, and works of art celebrate his inspiring figure.

The Burgundian peasant woman who kept the secret of a Marian mission for 46 years. Paris, 1876. A nun dies in the anonymity of a hospice. Her fellow nuns nicknamed her...

A historic visit by Pope Leo XIV to Turkey (November 2025) to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The visit focused on the difficult yet enduring lives of Christians, a minority in a Muslim-majority country, caught between a millennia-old heritage, past violence, limited recognition, and a quiet renewal. It conveyed a message of unity and hope for a faithful community despite the trials they face.

Pope Leo XIV's historic journey to Turkey and Lebanon: a symbolic voyage blending homage, interreligious dialogue, ecumenism, and compassion in the face of contemporary challenges. A powerful gesture for peace, reconciliation, and hope at the heart of civilizations.

Discover how the Catholic Church distinguishes between veneration and idolatry in the use of sacred images. From the history of the Second Council of Nicaea to modern rules, explore the proper place of statues and icons in our churches, their spiritual role, and why there should not be multiple identical images of the same saint in the same place of worship. Insights into theology and popular piety in service of the faith.