Title: Patriarch Raï Undergoes Heart Valve Procedure

A statement from the media office of the Maronite Patriarchal Cathedral in Bkerke reported: "His Beatitude Cardinal Mar Bishara Boutros Raï underwent a successful heart valve replacement procedure without surgery earlier this week at the 'Hotel Dieu' hospital, conducted by Professor George Badawi, assisted by His Beatitude's personal physician Dr. Elias Safi. His Beatitude, who is recovering, expresses his deep gratitude to the management of Hotel Dieu hospital, the medical and nursing staff, the nuns, the employees, and everyone who inquired about him, asking God to reward everyone with health and wellness."