# DFW Catholics Pray for Pope Leo After Cancer Diagnosis

> Catholics in Dallas-Fort Worth pray for Pope Leo following lung cancer surgery.
- Title: DFW Catholics Pray for Pope Leo After Cancer Diagnosis
- Summary: Catholics in Dallas-Fort Worth pray for Pope Leo following lung cancer surgery. Pope Leo XIV underwent lung surgery after cancer diagnosis; Catholics in…
- Keywords: pope leo xiv, catholic diocese of dallas, catholic diocese of fort worth, adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, vatican, north texas, news, local, DFW, Catholics, Pray
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/dfw-catholics-gather-pray-pope-leo-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis
- Author: Grace Marocco
- Published: 2026-10-14T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pope leo xiv, catholic diocese of dallas, catholic diocese of fort worth, adenocarcinoma, lung cancer, vatican, north texas, news, local
## Pope Leo Surgery
Pope Leo XIV underwent 90-minute lung surgery to remove part of his right lung.
## Cancer Diagnosis Details
Doctors confirmed early-stage adenocarcinoma with optimistic prognosis after surgery.
## Local Prayer Efforts
Bishop Burns led rosary at Richardson church urging prayers for Pope Leo's recovery.
## Diocese of Fort Worth Appeal
Bishop Olson asked Catholics to pray for Pope Leo's complete recovery from cancer.

> i ask all catholics and all religious people of good will to join with me in praying for the complete recovery of our holy father pope leo xiv
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV underwent lung surgery after cancer diagnosis; Catholics in North Texas are praying for his recovery.