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Maronite League praises the Cabinet approval of a draft law on dual nationality for Lebanese expatriates. The leagues condemns also the attack against the French peacekeeping forces in the South. 13/12/2011.
Maronite institutions meet at Bkirki. 28/11/2011.
Maronite League highly condemns campaigns launched against Patriarch Bechara Al Rai and calls on all Lebanese parties to engage in an open and positive dialogue in order to create a new dynamism able to move the country away from predominant tensions. 16/11/2011.
French Ambassador to Lebanon Denis Pietto visits Maronite League and discusses with its president and members of the executive council the Lebanese-French relations and the situation of the Christians in the Middle East in light of Arab uprisings. 09/11/2011.
Maronite League honors former Interior Minister Ziad Baroud. 19/10/2011.
Press Release following Maronite League executive council meeting. 12/10/2011.
Maronite League condemns the mistreatment of the non-governmental organization “Labora” at the Lebanese University - Faculty of Science. 31/05/2011.
French Ambassador to Lebanon, Denis Pieton, visits the Maronite League headquarters. 25/05/2011.
Maronite League upholds the initiative of Patriarch Bechara Al Rai to gather Christian leaders at the seat of the Maronite patriarchate in Bkirki, and hopes that this initiative would help end divisions among Christians and would lay the foundations for a wider reconciliation. 18/04/2011.
Maronite League congratulates Bishop Bechara Rai of Jbeil, for his election as the new patriarch of the Maronite Church. 15/03/2011.
A Delegation of Maronite league Visits Patriarch Sfeir at Bkerke. 08/03/2011.
Maronite League expresses concerns about the course of events in Lebanon after failure of the Saudi-Syrian initiative to resolve the Lebanese crisis and calls upon political and national parties to underpin the efforts of the President of Republic to avert political turmoil, keep communication channels open and recognize that a solution can only be reached by dialogue and openness to the other. 14/01/2011.
Maronite League highly condemns the criminal attack on Al-Qiddissin Church in Alexandria. 03/01/2011.
A delegation of Maronite League’s Executive Council visits Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ziad Baroud. 29/12/2010.
The Maronite League held its Ordinary General Assembly in the presence of MP Nematallah Abi Nasr, MP Nadim Gemayel, H.E Michel El Khoury, Head of Maronite General Council Wadih Khazen, Former President of the Maronite League Mr. Ernest Karam in addition to the President of the Maronite League Dr. Joseph Torbey and members of the executive council. 17/12/2010.
Maronite League condemns the Massacre of Our Lady of Deliverance Church in Baghdad. 03/11/2010.
Italian Ambassador to Lebanon Gabriel Kikia visits the Maronite League. 07/09/2010.
Maronite League's Committee for Political Affairs issued a statement regarding Palestinian Civil Rights in Lebanon, in light of positions taken by different political parties and Parliamentary discussions and following the visit of Palestinian officials to League's Headquarters. 02/08/2010.
Delegation of Palestinian officials visits the Maronite League. 15/07/2010.
The Maronite League deeply regrets the passing away of Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammed Hussein Fadlallah and offers condolences to the Shiite sect and to the people of Lebanon. 06/07/2010.
The Maronite League deeply regrets the passing away of Melhem Karam, Head of Lebanese Journalist Union and offers condolences to his family. 24/05/2010.
The Maronite League welcomes the Free Patriotic Movement leader, MP Michel Aoun's visit to Bkirki saying it was a "unique" step on the path to achieve inter-Christian reconciliation and should be followed up with a series of initiatives to unite the Christians and strengthen national partnership. 02/12/2009.
The Maronite League welcomes the formation of the new government and congratulates Prime Minister Saad Hariri and nominated Ministers while expressing hopes that this new government will succeed in overcoming internal and international obstacles 11/11/2009.
The Maronite League political commttee meeting on Thursday 23/07/2009.
The Maronite League highly condemns the low-level political language that is prevailing during these elections 15/05/2009.
Zgharta families published a press release regarding the reconciliation 02/06/2009.
The candidate for the Minorities' seat in Beirut 3rd district, M. Edmond Boutros visits the Maronite League 12/05/2009.
M. Emile Rahme, Head of Al Tadamon party and the Maronite candidate in the district of Baalbeck - Hermel, visits the Maronite League 23/04/2009.
The Maronite League condemns the criminal attacks against the Lebanese Army in Ryak. 14/04/2009.
The Maronite League thanks the “Parliamentary Committee for Administration and Justice” for ratifying the General Principles of reclaiming the Lebanese citizenship. 03/04/2009.
Maronite Deputies meet at the Maronite League headquarters on Friday, October 03, 2008 triggering Inter-Christian reconciliation. 03/10/2008.
The Maronite League deeply regrets and condemns the terrorist act that targeted the Lebanese army track at Bihsas Tripoli which led to the martyrdom and injury of a number of military personnel. 29/09/2008.  (En)
The Maronite League strongly condemns the violence in Bsarma, where two people were killed and three others wounded in clashes in the Northern Province of Koura. 18/09/2008.
The Maronite League strongly condemns the attack on a Lebanese army helicopter that killed the officer Samer Hanna over Sojod hills in south Lebanon. 29/08/2008.  (En)
The Maronite league condemns the horrible massacre in Tripoli and views the establishment of relations with Syria as a remarkable response to the Lebanese official and popular requests. 14/08/2008.  (En)
A series of Meetings held at the Maronite League headquarters. Maronite League receives delegations from the Union of Christian Leagues, the Diocese of Saint-Maron in Montréal, Canada and the World Lebanese Cultural Union. 08/08/2008.  (En)
Joint meeting of Maronite Leagues in the World. 04/08/2008.  (En)
The Maronite League calls on all parties to facilitate the quick formation of the new Cabinet and to stand by the President of the Republic. 19/06/2008.
The Maronite League congratulates the President of the Republic on his election and calls on all parts to rally around him. 26/05/2008.  (En)
The Maronite League welcomes the Doha Agreement, the election of the President of the Republic and the ending of the protest camp in Downtown Beirut. 21/05/2008.
Christian Leagues' delegation headed by Dr. Joseph Torbey visits General Michel Sleimane. 15/05/2008.
Joint meeting of the Christian Leagues: No for violence; Yes for dialogue. 10/05/2008.
The Maronite League calls for the withdrawal of all fighters out of the streets and strongly rejects any confessional conflict because of political disagreement. 09/05/2008.  (En)
The Maronite League strongly condemns the crime which resulted in the killing of two Phalange party officials in the eastern town of Zahleh. 21/04/2008.  (En)
The Maronite League expresses its strong condemnation of the assassination of ISF Intelligence officer Captain Wissam Eid and his bodyguard, in addition to the killing and wounding of innocent civilians 26/01/2008.  (En)
The Maronite League strongly condemns the verbal "assault" on the Patriarchal seat, and warns against the degrading political speech 16/01/2008.
The Maronite League supports the Arab League Initiative and calls for a new parliamentary electoral law 08/01/2008. (En)
The Maronite League condemns the criminal act and assassination of General Francois Hajj 12/12/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite league welcomed the comprehensive lebanese agreement on the army commander, General Michel Sleiman as a presidential candidate 02/12/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite League denounces the vaccum in the Presidency and calls for a swift Presidential elections in accordance with the Patriarchal initiative 27/11/2007.  (Fr)
Joint meeting of the Maronite League, Executive Coouncil and Christian Unions: A call for Unity 21/11/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite league joins Patriarch Sfeir at this historical junction, in calling for the Presidential elections in due time and in accordance with the Constitution 20/11/2007.  (En /  Fr)
Interview with Dr. Joseph Torbey by Zenith Agency (Rome, 23/10/2007).
Dr. Torbey spoke about the political, social and economical role of the Maronite League and the League's vision for the future. He also spoke about the objectives of his visit to the Vatican and Italy during the prevailing political situation in Lebanon. He stressed on the importance of unity between all Lebanese regardless their confessions or affiliations
Archbishop of Beirut Boulos Matar briefs the Maronite League on the Bkerke initiative 23/10/2007.  (En /  Fr)
sheik Mikhael El Daher meets with the Maronite League: It is never late for a paceful solution in Lebanon 16/10/2007.  (Fr)
Farez Boueiz visits the Maronite League: Full agreement with Bkerke and a call for Presidential Elections in due time and according to the constitution. 09/10/2007.  (En /  Fr)
President Torbey briefs the Maronite League Executive Board on the league's delegation visit to Rome and receives Presidiential candidate Nassib Lahoud in a joint session 26/09/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite League congratulates the Lebanese Army in its Victory over terrorism 03/09/2007.  (En /  Fr)
Dr. Joseph Torbey visits H.B. Patriarch Sfeir 25/08/2007.  (Fr)
The Maronite League congratulates the winner in the By-Elections 07/08/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite League did not spare any effort to close the gap between the competing parties not just in the Metn District but in Lebanon, and it regrets the level reached in the mediatic war 30/7/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite League sees that the Metn by- elections is taking the different Christian parities to a collision 25/7/2007.  (En /  Fr)
A delegation of the Maronite Diocese of Mexico led by Bishop George Abi Younis paid a visit to the headquarters of the Maronite League 24/7/2007.  (En /  Fr)
Presidantial election should be on time 5/7/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite league condemns the coward act of terrorism 14/6/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The maronite league condemns the attack on the Lebanese Army in the north and the Achrafieh bombing 21/5/2007.  (En /  Fr)
The Maronite League stresses the importance of the elections on time 9/5/2007.  (Fr)
The Maronite League condemns the cowardly crime of the two young men Ziad kabalan & Ziad Ghandour 27/4/2007.  (Fr)
Guidelines for the newly elected Board: Cooperation between all members, renewal and dynamism 18/4/2007.  (Fr)
The Maronite league stresses the importance of the league's Committees and their role 11/4/2007.  (Fr)