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Lebanon's Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al Rai often addresses national concerns in his sermons. AFP
Lebanon's Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al Rai often addresses national concerns in his sermons. AFP
Lebanon's top Christian cleric calls for state control over weapons
Patriarch Bechara Al Rai's remarks follow deadly clash involving Hezbollah and Christian villagers on Wednesday
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The National
13 August, 2023