10/13/2026
This morning Pope Leo underwent surgery to remove a "small nodule" located in his lung. Following the surgery the Vatican has notified all faithful that the nodule was cancerous but Pope Leo was recovering.
The Pontifical Mission Societies - Los Angeles team joins all LA Catholics and other faithful around the world in praying for his health to be restored.
Together let's pray:
Lord Jesus, Divine Physician, we kneel before you. Because your love is all-powerful, we ask you to stretch forth your healing hand upon Pope Leo. Strengthen him to accept this cross of suffering, and if it be your will, grant him a miraculous healing, that your mercy may be made known.
Amen.