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Pope urges Lebanon Christian youth to stay in country
Pope urges Lebanon Christian youth to stay in country
| Published: | 21 Sep at 9 AM |
The Pope has said that young Lebanon Christians should not turn to emigration as a way of reaction to some trying circumstances in the Middle East state.
He insisted that they were part of the country’s future and should working towards creating better relations with Muslims and ensuring there is greater religious freedom, cooperation and tolerance.
The appeal comes during Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to Lebanon since 2009. On day two of the trip he was present at a youth rally and advised the thousands who were in attendance not to move away from Lebanon to escape the instability and lack of security.
The Christian leader went on to describe emigration as a bitter sweet act that involved uprooting, separation and an uncertain future. He also said that it was not uncommon to see families that are a mix of Christian and Muslim in Lebanon, pointing out that if families can live like this surely it could happen in everyday society.
The Pope’s visit was initially overshadowed by Muslim protests against an anti-Muslim video made in the US. As yet, he has not mentioned the video, probably to make sure he doesn’t create any further tension.
He insisted that they were part of the country’s future and should working towards creating better relations with Muslims and ensuring there is greater religious freedom, cooperation and tolerance.
The appeal comes during Pope Benedict XVI’s first visit to Lebanon since 2009. On day two of the trip he was present at a youth rally and advised the thousands who were in attendance not to move away from Lebanon to escape the instability and lack of security.
The Christian leader went on to describe emigration as a bitter sweet act that involved uprooting, separation and an uncertain future. He also said that it was not uncommon to see families that are a mix of Christian and Muslim in Lebanon, pointing out that if families can live like this surely it could happen in everyday society.
The Pope’s visit was initially overshadowed by Muslim protests against an anti-Muslim video made in the US. As yet, he has not mentioned the video, probably to make sure he doesn’t create any further tension.
