UK church leaders offer prayers after Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer surgery
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Westminster have called for prayers as the Pope recovers from an operation the Vatican described as successful.
Pope Leo XIV received prayers and well-wishes from two senior UK church leaders following lung cancer surgery, according to an Evening Standard report published on 14 October. The Vatican described the operation as successful, the Guardian reported.
What UK church leaders said
Archbishop of Canterbury Dame Sarah Mullally said the Pope was in her daily prayers and expressed hope for a swift and complete recovery, the Evening Standard reported. Archbishop of Westminster Richard Moth asked people to pray for him and described the successful surgery as a source of gratitude and relief.
Pope Leo XIV’s surgery and appointments
The Vatican said surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung, according to the Guardian. His appointments have been cancelled until 20 October.
Sources and context
- King sends well-wishes to Pope after cancer diagnosisEvening Standard / PA Media
- Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis | First ThingThe Guardian
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