Our community unites with faithful around the world sending Pope Leo XIV our prayers and best wishes for recovery and healing following today’s surgery. News that his operation was completed successfully offers encouragement as we pray.
According to Vatican News, surgeons at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung, and tissue examination confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. The operation was completed without complications, and the Holy Father awoke normally before returning to his room. (Vatican News)
For readers unfamiliar with the diagnosis, adenocarcinoma is a form of non-small cell lung cancer involving gland-like cells in the lung. It can affect people who have smoked and those who have never smoked. Its seriousness depends on several factors, including whether it remains confined to the lung or has spread. (American Cancer Society)
As we await further updates, let us turn to Saint Peregrine, who suffered from cancer himself, asking his intercession for the Holy Father and everyone facing this disease.
Saint Peregrine, you knew the suffering of cancer, pray for Pope Leo XIV as he recovers from surgery. Ask our Lord to grant him healing, renewed strength, and peace.
Intercede for his doctors and nurses, for all who face cancer, and for the families who care for them. Help us find courage in difficult moments and comfort in God’s presence.
Saint Peregrine, pray for the Holy Father and for all who seek grace in healing. Amen.