Ahead of Russia visit, Rai says new vote law needed
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Maronite Cardinal Beshara Rai said Tuesday ahead of an official visit to Russia that a new electoral proposal that provides parity between Christians and Muslims in the country is needed for the upcoming elections in light of divisions over the Orthodox Gathering law.
“They spoke about ... the so-called Orthodox proposal, which gives the rights to Christians and Muslims, but then they said it would have negative repercussions. Therefore, we need to find something similar in order for both [Christians and Muslims to have proper representation],” Rai said at Rafik Hariri International Airport, according to the National News Agency.
According to media reports, during his four-day visit to Russia, Rai is expected to meet with the speaker of the Duma, Sergei Naryshkin, and Orthodox Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia. He will also hold a Mass Wednesday morning at St. Maroun Church and is scheduled to visit Moscow's Cathedral as well as the State Tretyakov Gallery.


















































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