Beirut: Dean of the Maronite General Council, former Minister Wadih El Khazen, contacted the Vatican Foreign Minister, Monsignor Paul Richard Gallagher, to inquire about the health of Pope Francis. The Pope is currently recovering from a respiratory tract infection, and El Khazen extended his wishes for a speedy recovery.
According to National News Agency - Lebanon, the phone call also served as an opportunity for El Khazen and Gallagher to discuss the recent political developments in Lebanon. They talked about the election of a new President of the Republic and the formation of a new government. The focus was on establishing a government that could gain the confidence of the international community, which is prepared to support the Lebanese people in these challenging times.