VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-11
“The surgery is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and I rely on your prayer.”
Pope Leo XIV · said 2026-10-11 · reported 2026-10-11
Pope Leo XIV said the surgery was scheduled for the coming days and asked for the faithful's prayers.
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