Posted By
Najib
Aug 12, 2026 03:25
Although courts have continued to issue death sentences over the years, none of these sentences have been carried out since 2004. However, capital punishment remained part of Lebanese law until today. In fact, Lebanon’s parliament has passed a law abolishing the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. As far as existing death sentences are concerned, they will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard…
Posted By
Najib
Jan 08, 2026 04:53
Padre Guilherme is a Portuguese Catholic priest serving in the Archdiocese of Braga who has also become an internationally known DJ. Through his music, he blends electronic dance beats with religious elements such as hymns, Bible verses, homilies, and papal speeches. He first gained widespread attention during the COVID-19 pandemic by streaming weekly DJ sets that combined techno music with spiritual themes, reaching audiences well beyond traditional church settings. Padre Guilherme is coming to Lebanon…
Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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Critiques
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