Bishops of Zahle and Bekaa discuss socio-economic challenges in Lebanon

The Bishops of Zahle and Bekaa held a meeting at the Our Lady of Salvation Diocese to discuss the general situation in Lebanon, focusing on the social and economic challenges facing the region. The meeting included Bishops Ibrahim Ibrahim, Joseph Mouawad, Antonios El Souri, and Boulos Safar, along with Council Secretary Father Elie Bou Chaia.

During the session, the bishops met with Elie El Ferzli to discuss issues affecting Zahle and the Bekaa region. The council expressed gratitude to the Moussa and Amal Freiji Foundation for its humanitarian initiatives, including providing heating, supporting religious education, and assisting with medical costs for those in need.

Key topics of discussion included the rising costs of religious education in public schools and the impact of land sales and migration on the Christian population in the area. The bishops emphasized the need to find ways to mitigate these trends to preserve the social and demographic presence of the community. They also urged officials to prioritize practical solutions to the ongoing economic crisis to alleviate citizen suffering and restore hope for recovery.