Sally Abou AlJoud, Author at Crux

The Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Archbishop Paolo Borgia, center, poses with residents next to a crucifix sent by Italy to replace one that was defaced last week by an Israeli soldier in the Christian village of Debel, south Lebanon, Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Credit: Houssam Naddaf via AP.)

Church in the Middle East

Lebanon resident recognizes family crucifix smashed by Israeli soldier in viral image

by Sally Abou AlJoud April 25, 2026

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