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“Pontiff”: from Bridge Keeper to Head of the Church

Sana Richa Choucair, 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Pope Leo XIV’s arrival to Beirut for a three-day apostolic visit offers the perfect opportunity to revisit a word that spans the religious and political history of the West: pontiff. Now reserved for the head of the Catholic Church, it is inherited from a far older – and originally non-Christian – function. Roman Origins: The Pontifex The ...

Rome Exposes Sexist Paradigms with a 'Patriarchy' Exhibition

This is Beirut, 22/11 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A temporary exhibition on patriarchy in Rome showcases sexist paradigms in Italy’s male-dominated and macho society, where gender equality “is a distant prospect.” It is the year 2148 and women and men are equal: Rome’s temporary “Museum of the Patriarchy” looks back from the future to highlight the gender gap. Pink and blue payslips ...

'Emily in Paris' Resumes Filming After Assistant Director’s Death

Marie-Christine Tayah, 24/08 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A beloved crew member’s sudden death has shaken the usually effervescent world of Emily in Paris. The assistant director, whose dedication and behind-the-scenes work helped shape the series’ distinct energy, collapsed unexpectedly during a recent shoot. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly could not be revived, sending shockwaves ...

Vatican: President Aoun Received by Pope Leo XIV

This is Beirut, 13/06 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun Vatican Pope Leo XIV Rome

As part of an official and family visit to Rome, President Joseph Aoun was received on Friday morning by Pope Leo XIV in his office at the Vatican. Following the meeting, President Aoun emphasized the relationship between Lebanon and the Holy See, which is rooted in shared human and spiritual values. Staying true to his message of unity in ...

‘La Dolce Vita’ or Fellini’s Prophetic Vision

Bélinda Ibrahim, 30/05 17:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When it was released in 1960, La Dolce Vita caused a stir. The film disrupted cinema, unsettled Italian society, and changed how we understand what a film can express. Yet this masterpiece by Federico Fellini was not born out of serenity or control. It emerged from the tumult of late 1950s Rome, where nights seemed more intense than ...

Aoun and Salam Discuss Final Phase of Municipal Elections

This is Beirut, 20/05 17:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Preparations for the fourth and final phase of the municipal process, set to take place in the South and Nabatiyeh governorates next Saturday, topped the agenda of a high-level meeting held on Tuesday at Baabda Palace. President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun received Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. The two leaders reviewed the course of the ...

President Aoun Arrives in Rome, Meets with Meloni and Mattarella

This is Beirut, 17/05 17:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon President Joseph Aoun Rome Vatican

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Rome Saturday afternoon to attend the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, underscoring that Lebanon’s presence at the event goes far beyond protocol. “Our participation today reaffirms the deep-rooted ties and strong relationship between Lebanon and the Holy See,” Aoun said upon his ...

Alcaraz Reaches Italian Open Final and Potential Sinner Showdown

This is Beirut, 16/05 20:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Carlos Alcaraz set up a potential blockbuster Italian Open final with Jannik Sinner after coming through Friday's semi-final with home hope Lorenzo Musetti a straight-sets winner, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). Four-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz overcame Musetti and windy conditions in just over two hours to reach his fourth final of the season ahead of the ...

Alcaraz Battles Into Italian Open Quarter-Finals

This is Beirut, 13/05 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Tennis Carlos Alcaraz Rome

Carlos Alcaraz reached the Italian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday after battling past Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to continue his bid for a first Rome title. Third seed Alcaraz had never lost a set in his previous four meetings with Russia's Khachanov but was forced to fight on the Foro Italico center court. Alcaraz needs to get to the Rome ...

Gauff Holds Nerve to Join Sabalenka in Italian Open Third Round

This is Beirut, 10/05 09:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Coco Gauff survived a scare at this year's Italian Open, coming back from a set down to beat qualifier Victoria Mboko 3-6, 6-2, 6-1 as Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz both cruised through their opening matches. World number three Gauff will play Magda Linette in the third round in Rome after prevailing despite being far from her best in a ...

Rome: Cardinals Gather to Elect Pope Francis' Successor

This is Beirut, 07/05 14:23 - Reading : less than a minute

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This morning at 10 AM in Rome, cardinals from around the world gathered for the opening Mass of the conclave. Next: the Sistine Chapel, where they will begin the process of electing Pope Francis’ successor.

Why Are Some of the Pope’s Jewels Destroyed After His Death?

Bélinda Ibrahim, 24/04 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Vatican Ring Rome Pope Francis Jewels

When a pope dies, it’s not only the prayers of the Catholic world that accompany his passing. Behind the scenes, a ritual—codified, discreet, and often unknown—takes place, such as the destruction of certain jewels. Among them, the most well-known is the Ring of the Fisherman, ritually broken in public. Other items—seals, pectoral crosses, ...

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