Al-Rahi: Real dialogue would be voting in electoral session
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday slammed those who “have been blocking the election of a president for the past 11 months, accusing them of “violating the constitution, destroying the republic, impeding economic and financial life, fragmenting authorities and impoverishing and forcing the people to emigrate.”
“Be afraid of God and the curse of history!” al-Rahi added, in his Sunday Mass sermon.
Reminding of the latest futile presidential election session, the patriarch said: “We had thanked God for the return of democratic practice in choosing the president through a vote between two candidates during the June 14 session.”
“But we didn’t understand why the session was adjourned after its first round, in a clear violation of Article 49 of the constitution,” al-Rahi added.
“These days you hear them talking about questions, answers, meetings and dialogue, whereas real and effective dialogue would be voting in a constitutional and democratic electoral session and the candidates are present and well-known,” the patriarch went on to say.
20 August 2023, 14:05
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Berri will only keep the door closed of the parliament to elect president if in round 1 Frangieh received more votes. They could not win the majority of the parliament therefore they walk out everytime and do not elect the president.
How about you discuss the president in round 2 and after round 1 and Berri continues to keep the doors closed until a president is elected.
20 August 2023, 22:12
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It is evident that assuming the position of a semi-pope involves a continuous discourse and meandering dialogue, spanning from the day of election until retirement or eventual passing, whichever occurs earlier. Regrettably, this role seems devoid of meaningful productivity. The genuine Christian adherents revealing their devotion are the unsung priests and nuns – those unassuming souls – who maintain a direct and tangible connection with the populace of Lebanon.
