Annaya, Lebanon, Nov 25, 2025 (AFP) - At tomb of Lebanon's miracle saint, faithful await the pope

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2025-11-25

Charbel Matar says a Lebanese saint saved his life when he was a child. Now, he is among pilgrims of all faiths who visit Saint Charbel's tomb, soon to be graced by Pope Leo XIV. "My family and I have great faith in Saint Charbel and always visit him," said Matar, 69, at the Saint Maron Monastery in Annaya in the mountains of north Lebanon. "I almost died when I was five. He performed a miracle and saved me from death, and kept me alive for 64 m......

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