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Bishops Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo XIV

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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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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”

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