by Dr Maalouf on X
The Pope cites Lebanon as an example of peaceful “coexistence” between Christians and Muslims.
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) April 16, 2026
Fun fact: Lebanon was literally created to be a homeland for persecuted Christians in the Middle East. And it was for a few decades.
The moment Muslim invaders thought they had the… pic.twitter.com/eQIRwTXU3g
See also comments from two prominent Lebanese:
Pope Leo grew up in Chicago.
— Brigitte Gabriel (@ACTBrigitte) April 16, 2026
I grew up in Lebanon.
I wasn't forced to leave Lebanon because there was peaceful coexistence.
I was forced to leave Lebanon because Islamic terrorists blew up my home and killed many of the people I grew up with.
I wish the Pope would talk to the…
Dear @ACTBrigitte, perhaps you and I could ask for an audience with the @Pontifex to discuss the peaceful coexistence that our respective families faced? I know that when my parents were kidnapped by Fatah, they really enjoyed the torture. https://t.co/3nqSsjkKxG
— Gad Saad (@GadSaad) April 16, 2026