‘He Is Our Spiritual Father’: Houston Catholics Gather in Prayer for Pope Leo XIV After Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Cardinal David: Send Pope Leo XIV a 'hug' following lung cancer diagnosis

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David on Wednesday called on the Filipino faithful to send Pope Leo XIV a "hug" through prayer after the leader of the Roman Catholic Church was diagnosed with cancer following his lung surgery.

Prayers urged for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

The pontiff underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung on Tuesday.

North Texas Catholic Diocese offer prayers for Pope Leo XIV after lung cancer diagnosis

"Let us entrust him to the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the intercession of Saint Joseph, and that of Saint Peregrine, patron saint of cancer patients."

‘He is our spiritual father’: Houston Catholics gather in prayer for Pope Leo XIV after lung cancer diagnosis

Catholics around the world are praying for Pope Leo XIV after the Vatican announced the 71-year-old pontiff has lung cancer and underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Here in Houston, members of the city’s oldest Catholic church are gathering in solidarity.