Pope Leo XIV continued his visit to Lebanon with a prayer for peace, addressing thousands gathered at the revered monastery in Annaya, home to the tomb of Saint Charbel. The pontiff's journey up the mountain was met with celebration, as crowds cheered and threw rice in his honor. During his address inside the candle-lit monastery, Leo called for peace in Lebanon and the wider region, delivering a message of hope to the nation's youth amid ongoing challenges. Saint Charbel, a beloved Maronite hermit, is widely venerated across Lebanon, with his image present in many homes and public spaces.
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