Pope issues extraordinary appeal for Lebanon, asks all to pray and fast on September 4 (Vatican Press Office)

At the conclusion of his September 2 general audience, Pope Francis issued an extraordinary appeal for Lebanon. “I would ask everyone to join in a universal day of prayer and fasting for Lebanon on Friday next, 4 September,” he said. “I intend to sent my own representative to Lebanon that day to be present with its people: The Secretary of State will go in my name to express my spiritual closeness and solidarity.”