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Bishops, lawmakers in US and Canada offer prayers for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

Bishops, lawmakers in US and Canada offer prayers for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Following the Holy See's Oct. 13 announcement that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer, Church and civic leaders expressed their hope and prayers for his full recovery. The post Bishops, lawmakers in US and Canada offer prayers for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis first appeared on OSV News.

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