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Beirut (Agenzia Fides) - In the face of the "national catastrophe" in Lebanon, Maronite Patriarch Boutros Bechara Rai appeals to the UN Security Council to "intervene effectively" to force the parties to the conflict to "end the war and start negotiations".
The appeal calls for unity "of the entire Lebanese family" and thanks all those who open their homes and schools to the displaced and work in hospitals to help the wounded. The Lebanese Cardinal also reminds the Lebanese Parliament of the urgency of electing a new President of the Republic and put an end to the political and institutional crisis that has been going on for years. "And let us pray to God," the Patriarch concludes in his brief appeal, "so that he inspires everyone to find the path to a just and inclusive peace". (GV) (Agenzia Fides, 25/9/2024)
