Lebanon's Deputy for Forces of Change Ibrahim Mneimneh fearlessly voiced his stance, as he is known to do. Despite being one of the rare steadfast politicians in the country, Mneimneh and his fellow Forces of Change deputies have demonstrated flexibility. They have exhibited unwavering commitment to making principled decisions without reservation, even if it entails moral and symbolic sacrifices or a potential dampening effect.
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The year 2020 has been memorable. Although the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have overshadowed most of the year, it brought about positives which would not have happened otherwise.
The Church adapted; the domestic Church was promoted. Catholics learned that beyond the sacred space of church, faith can grow and still be grounded.
Faith, COVID protocols, virtual Masses
The spread of COVID-19 and its impact internationally led to discussion by the local Catholic Church which said it was taking cues from the local health authorities. Parishes were encouraged to be diligent in ensuring best practices related to hygiene (p.12,