Young Lebanese Jane Haswani (left) with the late Pope Francis (right) (Photo sent by Haswani to L'Orient Today)
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, young Lebanese are remembering the moments — both fleeting and profound — when they encountered a man who made them feel “seen, loved, and full of courage.”From brief meetings in Vatican City to overnight Masses on the beaches of Portugal, L’Orient Today spoke to young Lebanese who shared their memories of meeting the late pontiff.LBCI journalist Yara Dargham recalls seeing Pope Francis six times during World Youth Day in Lisbon in 2023.“My experience was short but incredibly rich — I consider it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she said.Alongside 2 million other Christian youth from around the world, Dargham spent the night on a beach, while the pope prayed and celebrated Mass.“It felt surreal but beautiful — like camping under the stars in Portugal, praying all night,” she said. “Every...
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, young Lebanese are remembering the moments — both fleeting and profound — when they encountered a man who made them feel “seen, loved, and full of courage.”From brief meetings in Vatican City to overnight Masses on the beaches of Portugal, L’Orient Today spoke to young Lebanese who shared their memories of meeting the late pontiff.LBCI journalist Yara Dargham recalls seeing Pope Francis six times during World Youth Day in Lisbon in 2023.“My experience was short but incredibly rich — I consider it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she said.Alongside 2 million other Christian youth from around the world, Dargham spent the night on a beach, while the pope prayed and celebrated Mass.“It felt surreal but beautiful — like camping under the stars in Portugal, praying all...
