Bishop urges prayers for Pope Leo as pontiff presses global calls for peace
Bishop Reynaldo Evangelista has called on Catholics to pray for Pope Leo XIV as the pontiff continues his global efforts to promote peace and humanitarian aid. The appeal was made during a special Mass at the Manila Cathedral honoring the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Why it matters
The Pope's role as a global moral authority remains significant in navigating international conflicts and humanitarian crises.
As Pope Leo XIV intensifies his appeals for peace amid conflicts and humanitarian crises around the world, a Philippine bishop on Monday urged Catholics to pray for the pontiff as he leads the Church through growing global challenges.
The article reports on a religious event and a public statement without injecting political opinion or editorializing.
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