Pope Leo stopped by the site of the powerful chemical explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, that killed 218 people and injured 7,000 in August 2020. He held a moment of silent prayer in front of the memorial for the victims. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga reports. | NBC News

11K views · 183 reactions |  Lebanon is in crisis as relentless Israeli airstrikes push thousands from their homes, leaving them without shelter or basic needs. “We are talking about a lot of trauma and anxiety,” said UNHCR’s Representative in Lebanon, Ivo Freijsen. UNHCR Lebanon is working with local authorities to respond, but the needs are growing every day. https://unh.cr/66f2ee120 | UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | Facebook

471K views · 14K reactions | Here are four of the best moments so far from the protests in Lebanon | The National | Facebook

A year on from the start of mass protests in #Lebanon and authorities have failed to address people's demands for their social and economic rights. Lebanese authorities must cease their harassment of activists and journalist associated with October's protest movement. Excessive use of force against peaceful protests must end. #Lebanonprotests | Amnesty International