Al-Rahi says others to blame for presidential void, not only Christians
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday commented on the reports that the Maronite patriarchate intends to launch a presidential initiative.
“They talk about dialogue and about a certain initiative from the patriarchate. The patriarchal seat, which has never hesitated to shoulder responsibility, urges all political forces to frankly and clearly share it the responsibility, so that we can all achieve success,” al-Rahi said in his Sunday Mass sermon.
He added: “If the president is Maronite, not all electors are Maronite and Christian,” al-Rahi noted.
“If part of the responsibility for Christian vacuum falls on Christian leaders, the biggest responsibility falls on others, because Christians are divided over the president’s identity while others are divided over the republic’s identity,” the patriarch added.
Source: Naharnet
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