In these days of sorrow, fear, and unwavering hope in God, I feel closer than ever to the beloved people of Lebanon. The principle of humanity, inscribed in the conscience of every person and recognized in international law, entails a moral obligation to protect the civilian population from the horrific effects of war. I call on the parties in the conflict to declare a ceasefire and urgently seek a peaceful solution.
On Palm Sunday, as we commemorate the entry of Jesus in Jerusalem, we remember that the Christians of Palestine, the most ancient Christian community in the world, continue to be persecuted, harassed, killed, bombed, imprisoned and denied prayers at their holy sites by Israel for over 77 years:
“This isnt America’s values” and its a man singing about being united and god bless America…what are America’s values then? Raping children? Killing civilians? Oppressing the immigrants who helped build this country?
Lebanon’s migrant workers are often forgotten, despite the challenges they face and the years they spend away from their families… The same goes for UNIFIL peacekeepers serving far from home.
They were also happy to see the Pope, and his visit brought hope to them too. 🇱🇧🇻🇦
Not even close to Bkerke yet, we’re still ~10 km away, and the highways are already lined with people holding Vatican and Lebanese flags.
The joy and excitement for the Pope’s visit are unreal. 🤍🇱🇧🇻🇦
Today, we mourn the 4 million + innocent people killed in Iraq and all across the Middle East and West Asia for a crime they didn't commit.
We mourn the countries destroyed and millions displaced.