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Romanian Catholic Bishops pray for Pope Leo XIV's health

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Catholic bishops in Romania are praying for the health of Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from surgery.

In a message issued on October 14, 2026, the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Romania expressed spiritual solidarity with the Pope during his recovery. Bishop László Böcskei, president of the conference, called on priests, consecrated persons, and all faithful members of their pastoral communities to unite in prayer for the Pope's swift healing and renewed strength.

The bishops asked for the Pope to receive physical and spiritual strength so he may continue to lead the Church.

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  2. Oct 14, 2:35 AM Eparchy of Lugoj Română Mesajul CER: Să ne unim în rugăciune pentru sănătatea Sfântului Părinte Papa Leon al XIV-lea
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  4. Oct 14, 4:37 AM Diocese of Timişoara Română SĂ NE UNIM ÎN RUGĂCIUNE PENTRU SĂNĂTATEA SFÂNTULUI PĂRINTE PAPA LEON AL XIV-LEA
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