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Chicago church holds prayer ahead of Pope Leo's lung surgery

Original: Pope Leo surgery news: St. Mary of the Angels Church in Bucktown, Chicago holds prayer for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV is preparing to undergo lung surgery, and St. Mary of the Angels Church in Bucktown, Chicago, has held a prayer service for him. The pope has deep ties to Chicago, where he spent part of his life before his papacy. Local faithful gathered to ask for a successful operation and his recovery.

Why now: The pope's upcoming surgery and his Chicago roots have drawn local and global attention and concern.

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• Pope Leo surgery news: St. Mary of the Angels Church in Bucktown, Chicago holds prayer for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery · ABC7 Chicago

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