Pope urges Lebanon to elect a new president immediately
Sunday, 1 December 2024 () Pope Francis urged Lebanese politicians to immediately elect a new president to restore the country's governing institutions and initiate necessary reforms. Lebanon has faced a leadership void since October 2022. With elections called for January 9, the pontiff emphasized the need for political consensus to preserve Lebanon's role as a model of peaceful religious coexistence.
In a major address, Hezbollah's new chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, issued a bold warning to Israel and incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. Qassem declared that Israel can no longer claim any "safe..