Geagea Shares 'Warm' Handshake with al-Rahi: Says Papal Visit Historical

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea said on Saturday that the visit of Pope Benedict XVl to Lebanon is a historical step amid the Arab Spring and the critical situation in Lebanon, the Middle East as he shared a “warm” handshake with Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi.

“The papal visit will spread an atmosphere of tranquility and give a boost to the Arab Spring,” Geagea told reporters at the Baabda Palace on the pontiff's second day of visit to Lebanon.

He pointed out that Christians in the Middle East are passing through enormous risks that they should be willing to confront.

“The visit of the pope gives us hope,” Geagea stated..

On the sidelines of the LF leader shared a “warm” handshake with al-Rahi as they had a conversation.

Geagea also held talks with Grand Mufti Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Qabbani.