WCC conveys heartfelt prayers to Pope Leo XIV

WCC conveys heartfelt prayers to Pope Leo XIV

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Fri, 10/16/2026 - 20:32

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay conveyed heartfelt prayers, fraternal solidarity, and warmest wishes for the speedy and full recovery of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

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“ Please be assured of our thoughts and prayers during this time,” wrote Pillay. “ We pray that God will grant you renewed strength, peace, and healing, and that you may soon return to your ministry with restored health and vitality.”

Pillay noted that the shared Christian faith calls us to uphold one another in prayer, compassion, and hope, especially in moments of vulnerability. “ May the healing presence of our Lord Jesus Christ surround you, sustain you, and bring you comfort and renewed strength,” Pillay wrote. “ We pray that you will experience the loving care of God and the encouragement of all those who hold you in their hearts and prayers.”

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Church and Ecumenical Relations Joint Working Group with the Roman Catholic Church