Maronite Church's Historical Ties to Vatican

Pope Leo XIV visits Lebanon, praising religious pluralism and urging Christians to remain.
U.S.-brokered ceasefire ends Israel-Hezbollah war, but Israel continues airstrikes in Lebanon.
1/3 of Lebanon's 5 million population are Christians, with Maronite, Shiite, and Sunni leaders sharing power.
Cardinal Bechara Rai and clergy advocate Lebanese neutrality while emphasizing religious freedom.
Lebanon's Maronite Church maintains 800-year correspondence with the Vatican despite regional turmoil.

Conflict | Diplomacy | Religion

Israel | Syria | Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV | Cardinal Bechara Rai | Maronite President | Shiite Parliament Speaker | Sunni Prime Minister

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