Ep. 80: After the Blast

In early August, something happened in Lebanon that no one expected— a massive explosion destroyed many of the city’s predominantly Christian neighborhoods. Lebanon is known as a place where Christians and Muslims live together in relative peace. What will happen next? Later in the show, Rome Correspondent Hannah Brockhaus brings us the story of St. Charbel— a saint many believe can serve as a peaceful link between Christians and Muslims. This is the first in a three-episode series on the worldwide persecution of Christians. Shownotes: https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/pope-francis-calls-for-day-of-prayer-and-fasting-for-lebanon-57609 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/catholic-leader-outlines-vision-for-lebanon-as-the-switzerland-of-the-east-59966 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-scholar-the-west-cannot-afford-to-abandon-lebanon-88821 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-needs-us-catholic-help-now-bishops-say-99578 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-charbel-makhlouf-534 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/after-beirut-explosion-lebanon-turns-to-st-charbel-51853 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/lebanese-man-finds-hand-of-providence-in-mystical-experience-91640 https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/report-around-the-world-260-million-christians-face-persecution-33304 https://philosproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/LEBANON_Past-Challenges-Present-Calamities-Future-Prospects.pdf https://www.just-help.org/c/relieffund https://www.beitelbaraka.org/