Patriarch John X Contacts the Muslim Religious Leaders in Lebanon

Following the visit to the Vatican, His Beatitude Patriarch John X contacted the Muslim Religious Leaders in Lebanon: the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Darian, Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, First Deputy-head of the Supreme Shia Council, and Sheikh Akl of the Druze Naim Hassan.

His Beatitude conveyed the love of His Holiness, Pope Francis to the Muftis and put them in the ambience of the meeting for Lebanon, which was held in the Vatican on the first of July.

The Muftis, in turn, thanked HB the Patriarch, for His love and constant initiatives to strengthen the relations and the coexistence among all citizens of the Lebanese society. Likewise, they hoped that all efforts exerted for the well-being of Lebanon and its people of all sects would be fruitful.

Soource: antiochpatriarchate.org