BEIRUT (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Lebanon Sept. 14, saying that he came “as a pilgrim of peace, as a friend of God and as a friend of men.” In his remarks at a welcoming ceremony at Beirut’s airport, Pope Benedict praised Lebanon, with a mixed population of …
Vatican condemns attack against U.S. consulate in Libya
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is firmly condemning the recent attack against a U.S. consulate in Libya, which led to the death of a U.S. ambassador, three U.S. personnel and at least 10 Libyans. “The very serious attack organized against the United States diplomatic mission in Libya,” it said, …
Lebanon, Middle East prepare for Pope’s pastoral journey
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As he begins a pastoral journey to the Middle East, Pope Benedict XVI is launching an appeal to all Christians in the region to respond to social and political tensions and insecurity by being hopeful, active builders of peace and reconciliation. At the end of his …