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Cardinal Tagle Leads Vatican Mass as Pope Leo XIV Recovers from Surgery
By CiaFilipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle led a Holy Mass at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Wednesday, Oct. 14, due to the recovery of Pope Leo XIV from his lung surgery.
The pope underwent lung surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Oct. 13, after doctors detected a small growth in his right lung. According to reports, the growth was confirmed to be cancerous, and doctors removed the affected lower lobe of his lung. Fortunately, the Vatican reported that the operation was successful and ended without complications.
Following the operation, Pope Leo XIV remains in recovery as he receives medical care. His condition has drawn attention from Catholics who continue to offer prayers for his health. The pope is expected to resume his duties when his recovery allows him to do so.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Tagle led the mass to celebrate the anniversary of Amoris Laetitia, a document written by Pope Francis in 2016. The document talks about love, marriage and family life reminding Catholics how important it is to keep their families close, strong and united.
Through the celebration, reflections on love, understanding, and patience within families. It also highlighted the Church’s teachings on marriage and family life.
Cardinal Tagle’s role during the Mass shows how important leaders are to the Catholic Church. His involvement in events demonstrates how Filipino clergy keep working for the Church even outside of the Philippines.
The celebration at St. Peter’s Square also brought together the faithful for a religious observance centered on family life and the Church’s teachings. Through the Mass, Cardinal Tagle led the congregation in commemorating the document’s anniversary while the pope remained under medical care.
Cardinal Tagle is a known leader in the Catholic Church. He serves as pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization at the Vatican and has continued to take part in Church activities around the world.n Psalm Evangelista & Edilina Keithleen Barroga