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Bishops Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo XIV

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishops' conferences across Latin America are calling for prayers for Pope Leo XIV following his surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Physicians reported on 14 October that the pope, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer, is making a normal recovery.

The papal visit to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru remains uncertain due to his health. In Peru, where the pope previously served as second vice president while bishop of Chiclayo, the bishops' conference asked for prayers through the intercession of the Cristo Moreno. The Archdiocese of Lima postponed a preparatory meeting for the trip to hold a day of prayer instead.

In Mexico, the bishops' conference organized a week of prayers, asking for the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Uruguayan bishops' conference requested that the faithful pray the Hail Mary 3.5 million times and established a counter to track these prayers. Argentine bishops also requested prayers for the pope.

The pope was scheduled to arrive in Uruguay on 6 November for a 12-day trip involving 10 cities.

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Earlier version, Sunday 18 October

Pope Leo XIV to resume activities gradually

Earlier version, Saturday 17 October

Pope Leo XIV has calm night in hospital

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 15, 6:41 AM Diocese of Charlottetown Français Prières pour le pape Léon XIV
  2. Oct 15, 9:20 AM The Catholic Telegraph Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
  3. Oct 15, 10:25 AM The Catholic Sun Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
  4. Oct 15, 3:54 PM The Catholic Weekly Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
  5. Oct 15, 7:23 PM Diocese of Maitland–Newcastle Prayers for Pope Leo XIV
  6. Oct 16, 6:03 AM Catholic News Agency Cardinal Parolin: Pope Leo’s demanding Latin America trip now depends on doctors
  7. Oct 16, 8:39 AM The Catholic Register Pope Leo's prognosis favourable, Canadian doctor says
  8. Oct 16, 8:53 AM ACI Prensa Español Parolin: El viaje del Papa León XIV a América Latina dependerá de sus médicos
  9. Oct 16, 10:06 AM The Catholic Spirit Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
  10. Oct 16, 10:01 AM Vida Nueva Español Los obispos confían en que León XIV pueda mantener su viaje a América Latina tras su operación
  11. Oct 16, 6:03 AM ACI Africa Cardinal Parolin: Pope Leo’s Demanding Latin America Trip Now Depends on Doctors
  12. Oct 13, 2:05 PM Vatican News Slovenčina Pápežovi pri operácii v nemocnici Gemelli odstránili dolný lalok pravých pľúc
  13. Oct 14, 6:01 AM Eparchy of Wrocław-Koszalin Polski НІЧ СВЯТІШОГО ОТЦЯ ЛЕВА XIV У ЛІКАРНІ МИНУЛА СПОКІЙНО.
  14. Oct 14, 2:20 AM Catholic New York Pope Leo Has Calm First Night in Hospital After Successful Lung Surgery
  15. Oct 14, 11:35 PM Vatican News Deutsch Weitere ruhige Nacht für Papst Leo
  16. Oct 14, 2:55 AM RomaSette Italiano Notte tranquilla per il Papa al Gemelli
  17. Oct 14, 4:47 AM Diocese of Mossoró Português Noite tranquila para o Papa no hospital Gemelli
  18. Oct 15, 3:16 AM Canção Nova Português Papa teve noite tranquila no hospital, informa Santa Sé
  19. Oct 18, 4:03 AM Toscana Oggi Italiano Leone XIV: “riprenderò gradualmente le mie attività”
  20. Oct 18, 3:45 AM Agenzia SIR Italiano Leone XIV: “riprenderò gradualmente le mie attività”

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 22, 2:30 PM PT · 46 sources Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm no further treatment is necessary
  2. Oct 22, 2:30 PM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
  3. Oct 22, 2:30 PM PT · 57 sources Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus
  4. Oct 22, 1:21 PM PT Chicago artist creates Marian icon for Pope Leo XIV, who will keep the image in his bedroom
  5. Oct 22, 1:17 PM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV is cancer-free
  6. Oct 22, 1:00 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic schools to help young people
  7. Oct 22, 12:43 PM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV meets American Jewish Committee
  8. Oct 22, 12:12 PM PT · 11 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  9. Oct 22, 12:11 PM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to visit Argentina
  10. Oct 22, 11:21 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV invites youth to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027
  11. Oct 22, 10:39 AM PT · 3 sources Pope Leo XIV to hold private audience with Villanova, Notre Dame teams
  12. Oct 22, 10:13 AM PT · 5 sources Pope Leo XIV invites 2027 World Youth Day participants
  13. Oct 22, 9:05 AM PT Pope Leo XIV and the Pressure to Be Perfect: “Many Give Up Before Even Trying”
  14. Oct 22, 8:30 AM PT A Global Symphony of Prayer: 16 Readers Share Ways They Prayed for Pope Leo XIV
  15. Oct 22, 8:20 AM PT · 6 sources Pope Leo XIV invites young people to Seoul for WYD 2027
  16. Oct 22, 8:07 AM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 new members to International Theological Commission
  17. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 7 sources Pope Leo XIV appoints Leandro Machado Silvestre as bishop of Guajará-Mirim
  18. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 21 sources Pope Leo XIV leads General Audience on October 21, 2026, emphasizing marriage and family
  19. Oct 22, 8:01 AM PT · 23 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants in Holiness in History conference
  20. Oct 22, 7:28 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV's encyclical Magnifica Humanitas presented to Dutch and Flemish bishops
  21. Oct 22, 6:18 AM PT · 61 sources Pope Leo XIV speaks with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
  22. Oct 22, 5:20 AM PT · 9 sources Pope Leo XIV backs Synod on Synodality
  23. Oct 22, 4:30 AM PT · 3 sources COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV
  24. Oct 22, 4:01 AM PT · 2 sources Pope Leo XIV receives participants of Congress on Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities
  25. Oct 22, 3:55 AM PT · 25 sources Pope Leo XIV emphasizes protecting marriage at general audience

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