LBCI

Maronite patriarch urges end to violence, stresses Lebanon’s choice of peace

29-03-2026 | 04:00

Share

Share

Maronite patriarch urges end to violence, stresses Lebanon’s choice of peace

Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi said during Palm Sunday Mass that he stands in solidarity with residents in southern Lebanon who remain in their homes despite ongoing violence.

Al-Rahi said what was most painful was the killing of a father and his son on the road to Debel, as well as the deaths of journalists, medical teams, army personnel, and civilians in several areas.

“Our choice is peace,” he said, adding that “the olive branches we carry are not merely symbolic, but a clear declaration that we seek peace, hold on to it and live by it despite all challenges.”

He added, “Enough war, killing, and destruction. A person’s strength is not in violence, but in the ability to uphold peace, preserve dignity, and remain steadfast in truth.”

Lebanon News

Lebanon

Maronite

Patriarch

Palm Sunday

Mass

Peace

South

Next

Lebanon’s central bank open to raising withdrawal limits under conditions, sources say

Israeli army says cross-border operation launched from Mount Hermon into southern Lebanon

Previous

Recommended For You

Lebanese Army chief visits frontline unit, praises troops after ceasefire takes effect

13:00

Lebanese Army chief visits frontline unit, praises troops after ceasefire takes effect

Ceasefire under fire: Israel adapts "yellow line" strategy in South Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

12:55

Ceasefire under fire: Israel adapts "yellow line" strategy in South Lebanon

Ceasefire politics: How regional pressure and US intervention brought a fragile truce to Lebanon

News Bulletin Reports

12:50

Ceasefire politics: How regional pressure and US intervention brought a fragile truce to Lebanon

Israeli army says air force 'eliminated terrorist cell' in South Lebanon

11:56

Israeli army says air force 'eliminated terrorist cell' in South Lebanon

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Israeli army says air force 'eliminated terrorist cell' in South Lebanon

11:56

Israeli army says air force 'eliminated terrorist cell' in South Lebanon

European Council president: Russia is the only winner so far in the Middle East war

2026-03-10

European Council president: Russia is the only winner so far in the Middle East war

Israel says it struck 16 planes used to transport weapons to Hezbollah

Middle East News

2026-03-07

Israel says it struck 16 planes used to transport weapons to Hezbollah

Civil Defense and Lebanese Army organize return of southern residents as leaflets warn of landmine risks

02:31

Civil Defense and Lebanese Army organize return of southern residents as leaflets warn of landmine risks

Videos

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

2026-03-08

At least 19 killed after strike destroys three-story building in Sir el-Gharbiyeh: Video

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-06

Israeli airstrike targets Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

2026-03-05

Intense consecutive airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs: Video

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

2026-03-05

Israeli army launches evening airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs after evacuation warning

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

2026-03-02

Smoke rises over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel targets area: Video

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

2026-02-16

German President Steinmeier meets Lebanon's President Aoun at Baabda Palace—Video

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

2026-02-14

Future Movement supporters mark Rafic Hariri anniversary, call for Saad Hariri's return to politics

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

2026-02-01

Israel strikes vehicle in Doueir-Wadi Aaba in South Lebanon—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Israeli army says established 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon, as in Gaza

1

Israeli army says established 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon, as in Gaza

UNIFIL statement: One peacekeeper killed in South Lebanon likely by 'non-state actors'

2

UNIFIL statement: One peacekeeper killed in South Lebanon likely by 'non-state actors'

Lebanon PM condemns attack on French UNIFIL troops on Saturday

3

Lebanon PM condemns attack on French UNIFIL troops on Saturday

Hezbollah denies involvement in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers

4

Hezbollah denies involvement in deadly attack on UN peacekeepers

Civil Defense and Lebanese Army organize return of southern residents as leaflets warn of landmine risks

5

Civil Defense and Lebanese Army organize return of southern residents as leaflets warn of landmine risks

Ceasefire under fire: Israel adapts "yellow line" strategy in South Lebanon

6

Ceasefire under fire: Israel adapts "yellow line" strategy in South Lebanon

Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

7

Iran command says has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

Iran partially reopens airspace

8

Iran partially reopens airspace

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More