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The European Commission promised over $68 million to help Beirut. An EC
said: "As
rise, we are providing
support to hundreds of
of the most
people." The funding will go directly to charities and UN agencies. The Arab state of Qatar pledged the biggest
from a single country. It is donating $50 million, while Kuwait offered $40 million. There was also
assistance for the people of Lebanon. The
of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, made a plea saying: "We must all work for the
of this beloved country." He added: "I also renew my appeal for
help from the international community."
