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    Pope Francis Will Offer Lebanese Students Scholarships!

    By Souad LazkaniMay 15, 2020Updated:February 21, 2021
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    As Lebanon faces political instability and dire economic crisis, which is worsening every day due to the pandemic, Pope Francis has stepped in to offer extraordinary aid.

    In a gesture of solidarity, Pope Francis has donated $200,000 to support 400 scholarships in Lebanon, announced the Holy See Press Office on Thursday, May 14th.

    According to the Vatican, this donation is an “expression of [the Pope’s] concern for the country’s young people” and was made through the Secretariat of State and the Congregation for Oriental Churches. 

    Thank you @Pontifex
    For centuries education played a huge role in protecting christian communities in the region especially in Lebanon
    The economic crisis we are facing has severely hit private(catholic and noncatholic)schools&many are on the brink of closing
    Your help is needed https://t.co/U0IKAveJUK

    — Romy🦢 (@romytweeting) May 14, 2020

    This gift is an addition to coronavirus aid sent to the Middle East through the Vatican’s emergency fund created recently for the congregation. 

    The announcement ended with a prayer: “May the Mother of God, who watches over Lebanon from Harissa Mountain, protect the Lebanese people, together with the saints of the beloved Land of the Cedars.”

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