Mexico, the bishops pray for the speedy recovery of Leo XIV

The Mexican Episcopal Conference has invited parishes, families, priests and faithful to pray for the health of Pope Leo XIV, following the news of his surgery and diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. In a statement released on October 13 on their social networks, the bishops expressed "closeness, filial affection and profound communion" with the Pontiff, urging Catholics to "persevere in confident prayer for his health and speedy recovery".

The Episcopal Conference also invited us to intensify prayers during the Eucharistic celebrations, the recitation of the rosary and daily prayer, as a sign of a Church united alongside its pastor.

Finally, the bishops entrusted the Pope's life and health to the intercession of the Virgin of Guadalupe, patroness of Mexico, asking her to support him and give him serenity and comfort during his convalescence.