LDS leaders send message to Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis
October 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM MT · via The Salt Lake Tribune · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
The First Presidency issued a statement Wednesday expressing hope and prayers for Pope Leo XIV's recovery following his lung cancer diagnosis announced Tuesday. The message represents interfaith outreach between the LDS Church and Catholic leadership.
The statement comes as the Pope prepares to undergo treatment for the condition.
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