Patriarch al-Rai urges the election of a unifying Lebanese president. ©Al-Markazia
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai called on Lebanese MPs to elect a president who commands the trust of the Lebanese people and the support of international allies.
During the Epiphany celebration on Monday, Patriarch al-Rai delivered his sermon and emphasized the need for a leader to meet the country’s challenges and promote unity and peaceful cooperation among its diverse communities.
The statement comes ahead of a crucial parliamentary session on January 9 to elect a new president. The presidency has remained vacant since October 2022, leaving Lebanon in prolonged political uncertainty.
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