Pope Leo Entrusts Lebanon to Saint Charbel’s Intercession, Prays at His Tomb

December 1, 2025 World News

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Pope Leo XIV reflects on the enduring message of St. Charbel Makhlouf at the hermit’s tomb at the Monastery of St. Maron, in Annaya, Lebanon, on Dec. 1, 2025.

Despite leaving behind no writings, the Pope said, the hermit of Annaya continues to speak with surprising power.

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