Some decades ago, especially because of the war, many Lebanese emigrated to countries in Latin America. Their descendants now are helping reconstruct the country.
Fr. Nicolas Riachy recounts the aggravated suffering of a country that was already in a severe economic and social crisis.
The secretary of the Vatican body for religious institutes says forming superiors and discerning their election is urgent.
The pope has called for a “humane and dignified” hospitality toward these people.