This is Beirut, 24/11 08:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Turkey Religion Pope Christianity
Turkey's Christian community, which hosts Pope Leo XIV this week, was a minority under the Ottoman Empire whose numbers have dwindled due to forced exiles and massacres. Today, it counts around 100,000 members spread across five denominations -- just a fraction of Turkey's population of 86 million, the vast majority of whom are Sunni ...
This is Beirut, 22/04 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis Vatican Christianity
In St. Peter's Square, the faithful and tourists pay tribute to Pope Francis, some carrying flowers or candles, many deep in thought.
This is Beirut, 13/03 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Pope Francis Christianity Vatican
Pope Francis marks 12 years as head of the Catholic Church on Thursday, seemingly out of danger after a month-long hospitalization, though his health continues to cast a shadow over his future.
This is Beirut, 10/03 20:01 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Members of Syria's small Christian community on the coast are living in fear after attacks killed more than 1,000 mostly Alawite civilians, with Christians reportedly caught up in the violence. "The current conflict in Syria does not concern me, but we are its victims," said Ruwayda, a 36-year-old Christian from the port city of ...
This Is Beirut, 2024-02-25 19:42 - Reading : less than a minute
Burkina Faso Catholic church catholic school Catholicism Christianity Terrorist Attack
At least 15 civilians were killed and two others injured during a "terrorist" attack on a Catholic church during Sunday mass in northern Burkina Faso, a senior church official said. "We bring to your attention a terrorist attack which the Catholic community of Essakane village was the victim of today, February 25, while they were gathered for ...