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Michelle, Lebanon: The Pope's visit brought us hope

On 4 August 2020, the explosion in Beirut shattered a nation and reduced Michelle’s home to rubble. Five years later, the Pope’s visit brought renewed hope and reconciliation to a people who “always find the courage to rise again.”

Advent Calendar

The season of Advent means four weeks of hope, especially this year, when we're also counting down to the end of the Jubilee of Hope.

The World & I

“Hope keeps us walking in difficulty”

In his 26 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about how Christ, who is life, invites us to generate life and give our lives with Him.

“Christian hope responds to all the challenges of humanity”

In his 19 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about integral ecology.

“Brothers and sisters support each other in hardship”

In his 12 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about fraternity.

“Paschal hope does not disappoint”

In his 5 November general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about Easter, which gives hope to everyday life.

“He alone makes the impossible possible!”

In his 22 October general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection as the response to human sadness.

“Christ is the destination of our journey”

In his 15 October general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Risen Christ as a sign of hope for the contemporary world.

“No fragment of our existence is foreign to Him”

In his 8 October general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection.

“Do not be afraid to show your wounds healed by mercy”

In his 1 October general audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical cycle on Jesus Christ, our hope, speaking about the Resurrection.