Four days after lung cancer surgery, the pope celebrated Mass for the hospital staff caring for him. The Vatican says Sunday’s Angelus will happen, though not where, and Cardinal Cupich calls the diagnosis a shock.
He does look tired and he raised the host just to his face. But he felt the need to say mass. May God be with him and heal him. Holy Spirit we need Pope Leo.
I had the same surgery a year ago. He is up and walking, and that is good. The wait for the results is the worst part. I am raising my voice for the poor and praying for Pope Leo’s complete recovery.
Thank you! I think we have no idea of the physicality of celebrating the Mass; It can be onerous yet no matter the physical state of the priest, it is an honor, a delight, a privilege to stand behind the altar and speak those precious words to the gathered community. His faith is his strength. Our prayers surround him. And thank you Christopher for sharing all this with us.
He does look tired and he raised the host just to his face. But he felt the need to say mass. May God be with him and heal him. Holy Spirit we need Pope Leo.
As someone with a similar lung experience, that he’s up and moving is normal.
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God Bless our Beloved Pope Leo XIV!!
We Stand With You!!
I had the same surgery a year ago. He is up and walking, and that is good. The wait for the results is the worst part. I am raising my voice for the poor and praying for Pope Leo’s complete recovery.
Thank you! I think we have no idea of the physicality of celebrating the Mass; It can be onerous yet no matter the physical state of the priest, it is an honor, a delight, a privilege to stand behind the altar and speak those precious words to the gathered community. His faith is his strength. Our prayers surround him. And thank you Christopher for sharing all this with us.
Raising my voice for peace and praying for Pope Leo’s full recovery.
Go back to bed, Your Holiness! Don’t wear yourself out. We are praying for you!
God bless and heal our beloved Pope Leo.