The Maronite Patriarch, Bechara Rai, delivering his Sunday homily in Bkerkeh on Jan. 26, 2025. Photo taken from the Patriarchate's X account.
Despite mounting international pressure, the formation of a new government remains stalled. Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam remains steadfast in his determination to carry out his mission “in accordance with the provisions of the Taif Agreement and the Constitution.”Meanwhile, the Amal-Hezbollah alliance continues to insist on monopolizing Shiite representation within the future Cabinet, particularly the Finance Ministry.In contrast, other stakeholders, particularly Christians and Sunnis, are advocating for unified standards of representation within the new government.This call was echoed in the Sunday sermon of Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai.Reaffirming his support for the new leadership — President Joseph Aoun and Salam — he said: “Taif does not allocate ministries to any particular religious community,” a direct response to...
Despite mounting international pressure, the formation of a new government remains stalled. Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam remains steadfast in his determination to carry out his mission “in accordance with the provisions of the Taif Agreement and the Constitution.”Meanwhile, the Amal-Hezbollah alliance continues to insist on monopolizing Shiite representation within the future Cabinet, particularly the Finance Ministry.In contrast, other stakeholders, particularly Christians and Sunnis, are advocating for unified standards of representation within the new government.This call was echoed in the Sunday sermon of Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai.Reaffirming his support for the new leadership — President Joseph Aoun and Salam — he said: “Taif does not allocate ministries to any particular religious community,” a direct...
