President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Philippines is praying for Pope Leo XIV’s swift and full recovery after the pontiff undergoes surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule. Multiple outlets report that Marcos joins other world leaders in expressing support following the medical procedure.
The coverage cites the Vatican’s updates on Pope Leo XIV’s condition and recovery. The pope, reported as 71, has surgery to remove part of his right lung, and Vatican statements describe progress in his hospital recovery, including resuming a regular diet, beginning to walk, and celebrating Mass. Outlets also note Marcos’ appeal for Filipinos to join Catholic faithful worldwide in prayers for the pope’s recovery.
While the outlets focus on different phrasing—some emphasizing “prayers” and others emphasizing the broader support from world leaders—the core details are consistent: Pope Leo XIV is recovering after lung-cancer-related surgery, and Marcos publicly urges support and prayers for him.
