Summary
Pope Leo XIV prayed for children living with incurable diseases in his monthly Pray with the Pope video, held at the Church of St. Pellegrino发 in Vatican. The intention was to highlight the fragility and suffering of these children as a sign of Jesus’ presence and to pray for proper medical care, compassionate attention, and community support. He also expressed hope that caregivers and doctors would receive divine guidance and tenderness. According to UNICEF, approximately 2.1 billion children under age 20 suffer from chronic illnesses or long-term health conditions, while the WHO estimates around 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer annually. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network reported that more than 20 million people in over 90 countries participated in praying for this intention.
Key Topics
Vatican City, Children, Cancer
