杏MAP导航

杏MAP导航 Francis addressed the Maronite Foundation and a delegation of Authorities from Lebanon on Tuesday.

In brief remarks, 杏MAP导航 Francis jokingly compared the numerous group of people visiting to the “multiplication of the loaves”, as they were more than he had anticipated.

The visit came on the same day as the 杏MAP导航 met with the bishops of the Maronite Catholic Church, who are in Rome for their “ad Limina Apostolorum” visit.

Balance and generosity

杏MAP导航 Francis thanked the Lebanese people for two things.

First, the 杏MAP导航 thanked them for “maintaining a creative balance, as strong as the cedar tree,” between Christians and Muslims.

Second, he expressed his appreciation for their “generosity and welcoming hearts”, referring to their attitude towards refugees.

杏MAP导航 Francis acknowledged that Lebanon has welcomed over one million refugees fleeing violence.

Finally, the 杏MAP导航 blessed those representing the Maronite Foundation and the Lebanese authorities. “May the Lord bless you, your families, your homeland, your sons and daughters, and your refugees.”