Join us in this powerful episode of The Rosary Team Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the spiritual and geopolitical meaning behind Pope Leo XIV’s first major apostolic journey, scheduled for November 27 – December 2, 2025.

This historic trip moves from the anniversary of the Council of Nicaea in Turkey to the heart of Lebanon, where the Pope will pray at the tomb of Saint Charbel Makhlouf—the humble 19th-century Maronite hermit whose miracles continue to inspire millions worldwide.

In this episode, we unpack:

✨ Why Lebanon is the centerpiece of the Pope’s mission
✨ The significance of the Maronite Church, one of Christianity’s oldest living traditions
✨ The deep symbolism of praying at Saint Charbel’s tomb in Anaya
✨ Saint Charbel’s extraordinary life of radical solitude and miraculous signs
✨ The “sacred liquid” phenomenon and global devotion to his intercession
✨ How this journey strengthens unity for the entire Universal Church
✨ A look at other pillars of Maronite holiness, including Patriarch Estephan El Douaihy and the new canonized Massabki brothers

This episode reflects on the transformative power of silence, the endurance of ancient Christian identity in a volatile region, and the Pope’s mission to renew spiritual bonds across the world.

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