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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Bishops pray for Pope Leo XIV's health

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Catholic leaders and dioceses worldwide are calling for prayers for Pope Leo XIV following his surgery to remove a lung nodule in Rome. The Holy See reported the Pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, for the procedure.

In Spain, Bishop Juan Carlos Elizalde of the Diocese of Vitoria scheduled a special Eucharist for October 15 at the Vitoria Seminary Public Chapel to support the Pope's recovery. Bishop Alfonso Carrasco of the Diocese of Lugo also invited parishioners and priests to pray for the Pope, noting that the Pontiff had personally requested prayers during the Angelus on Sunday, October 11. In Toledo, Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves asked priests, deacons, and religious communities to intensify their prayers for the Pope's strength and successful convalescence.

International leaders have also responded to the news. Archbishop Ronald Hicks of the Archdiocese of New York joined the prayers while completing a pilgrimage in Spain, asking for guidance for the Pope's medical team. In Uruguay, Cardinal Daniel Sturla, Archbishop of Montevideo, called for prayers for a quick recovery as his country prepares for a future visit from the Pope. Additionally, Bishop Paul Coakley, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed that American prelates would join the faithful in praying for the Pope and his surgeons.

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Earlier version, Thursday 15 October

Bishops pray for Pope Leo XIV’s health

Earlier version, Wednesday 14 October

Bishop of Lugo invites prayers for Pope Leo XIV's health

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 12, 7:15 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Vicinanza e preghiera nel mondo per la salute di Papa Leone XIV
  2. Oct 11, 9:15 AM ACI Prensa Español Obispos y líderes del mundo se unen en oración por la salud del Papa León XIV
  3. Oct 12, 10:55 PM Religión Digital Español Los obispos españoles rezan por la salud de León XIV: "Mostrémosle cariño uniéndonos en oración"
  4. Oct 13, 2:55 AM Vatican News Čeština Římští biskupové o svém zdraví
  5. Oct 13, 11:46 AM Diocese of Vitoria Español La Diócesis de Vitoria se une para rezar por la salud del Papa León XIV
  6. Oct 13, 2:32 PM The Catholic Thing Bishops around the world ask for prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s health
  7. Oct 13, 8:34 AM Diocese of Lugo Español El obispo de Lugo invita a rezar por la salud del Papa
  8. Oct 13, 9:15 AM Diocese of San Bernardo Español La diócesis invita a intensificar las oraciones por el Papa León XIV tras su ingreso al Hospital Gemelli
  9. Oct 14, 1:52 PM Diocese of Toledo Español Don Francisco pide a la Archidiócesis rezar por la salud del Papa

More on Pope Leo XIV

  1. Oct 22, 1:46 PM PT · 57 sources Pope Leo XIV leads the Angelus
  2. Oct 22, 1:31 PM PT · 46 sources Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm no further treatment is necessary
  3. Oct 22, 1:31 PM PT · 33 sources Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung cancer surgery
  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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