Lord of Miracles

A sacred tradition carried out all over the world taking on extra meaning here in Midtown today.

Members of the Peruvian Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles honoring their beloved saint.

On the minds of many, Pope Leo as he delivered a Sunday prayer from the window of his residence at the Vatican.

Just yesterday, he was discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

A sacred tradition carried out all over the world, taking on extra meaning here in Midtown today.

Members of the Peruvian Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles honoring their beloved saint.

On the minds of many, Pope Leo as he delivered a Sunday prayer from the window of his residence at the Vatican.

Just yesterday, he was discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.

Doctors have said the Pope is recovering normally after the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung.

In Peru, where the Pope previously served as Bishop of Chiclayo and second vice president of the Bishops' Conference, church leaders called for prayers, entrusting the Pope's life and recovery with filial confidence to the merciful hands of the Lord of Miracles.

The Archdiocese of Lima postponed a meeting to prepare for the papal visit and instead designated a day of prayer.

Bishops in Argentina and Uruguay also appealed for prayers.

Across Latin America, bishops also expressed their closeness.

The Peruvian bishops praised the Pope's fortitude and humility, entrusting his recovery to the Lord of Miracles.

In Argentina, the bishops prayed for strength, peace, and a successful operation, placing him under the maternal care of the Virgin Mary.

Cardinal Daniel Sturla of Montevideo called for prayers as Uruguay continues preparing for the Pope's visit in November.

Rivolgo il mio caloroso benvenuto a tutti voi, romani e pellegrini.

[applausi] Saluto i membri della Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros a Roma.

[applausi] E quanti hanno partecipato alla processione con la venerata icona del Crocifisso.

Grazie della vostra preghiera per la visita pastorale che compirò in Perù.