DFW Catholics gather to pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

The Brief

  • Pope Leo underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung following a lung cancer diagnosis.
  • Bishop Edward Burns of the Diocese of Dallas led a rosary at a Richardson church, calling the diagnosis a “challenging moment” for the Pope.
  • Bishop Michael Olson of the Diocese of Fort Worth is asking the community to pray for the pontiff’s complete recovery.

DALLAS – Catholic leaders across North Texas are urging Catholics to pray for Pope Leo after his lung cancer diagnosis on Tuesday.

What we know:

The Vatican announced Pope Leo, 71, underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung.…

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