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Pope Leo XIV thanked those who had prayed for him and expressed particular gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Gemelli Polyclinic. He said that the experience had made him feel more closely the condition of those facing an illness or infirmity. After having overcome that delicate phase, he added, he would gradually resume his activities, relying on the help of God and the prayers of the people. #gratitudine #preghiera #sanità (translated)

Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome this afternoon after a successful surgery for the removal of a tumor on his right lung and will lead the Angelus prayer from the window of his apartments on Sunday. #PapaLeoneXIV #Angelus #PoliclinicoGemelli (translated)

The mother of one of the boys involved in the attack on actor Davide Iacopini expresses her desire for her son to take responsibility, emphasizing that he is not a monster, and sends thoughts of apology and prayer to the mother of the victim. #Minicar #Responsabilità #Madre (translated)

"We heard the words of the Pope, his intention and his desire to go. Then we will see." This was said by the director of the Vatican press office, Matteo Bruni, in response to journalists who were asking if the planned trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru in November is confirmed. #PapaLeoneXIV #salute #preghiera (translated)

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for the removal of a malignant tumor in the lung, the post-operative course is regular and the Holy Father is doing well, he has eaten and done physiotherapy, expressing the intention to continue with the planned trip to Latin America. #PapaLeoneXIV #salute #preghiera (translated)

Alberto Letizia wrote that Leone XIV had reported that he had relied on the doctors, followed their advice, and decided to undergo a procedure. According to Letizia, the pope had only asked to pray for him at the end, with simplicity and naturalness. #salute #medicina #preghiera (translated)

Pope Leo XIV stated that prayer became effective when directed towards others. He described charity inspired by the Holy Spirit as the love of God received in the heart, destined to translate into commitment and service. He added that that love should guide the goals, style, and meaning of life. #Amore #Carità #SpiritoSanto (translated)

Pope Leo XIV wrote that during recent check-ups, doctors had identified a localized nodule on his lung, in the very early and well-defined stage. He reported that, on the advice of the doctors, he had decided to undergo a procedure to remove it, already scheduled for the following days. He expressed gratitude for the spiritual closeness and asked for prayers for him. #salute #preghiera #medicina (translated)

Thank you for your prayer for the pastoral visit I will make to Peru. Greeting the Peruvians at St. Peter's Square, in procession for the 'Senor de los milagros', Leone said: "Thank you for your prayer for the pastoral visit I will make to Peru." #PapaFrancesco #salute #Perù (translated)

Don Fabio Marongiu shared the passage from the Gospel according to Luke 11:5-13 and invited to ask God the Father, in the name of Jesus and invoking the Holy Spirit, with faith and perseverance. He warned against mixing magic, New Age, pagan deities, and artificial intelligences, defining this practice as a form of religious syncretism. Marongiu wrote that the search for God was particularly important in moments of tiredness, sadness, and difficulties in faith, and urged to continue praying even fearing rejection. #Preghiera #Fede #Vangelo (translated)

Simone Pillon recalled the Battle of Lepanto, fought on October 7, 1571, describing it as a clash between Christians and Muslims. He wrote that the Holy League, composed of Austrians, Spaniards, Venetians, Lombards, Romagnols, Tuscans, Savoyards, Genoese, Sicilians, and Neapolitans, deployed under the command of Don John of Austria 6 galleasses and about 204 galleys. According to Pillon, the Turkish fleet of Ali Pasha consisted of 170-180 galleys, 20 or 30 galliots, and an unspecified number of xebecs and privateer brigs. Pillon reported that Pope Pius V had a premonition and prayed the rosary during the battle, while the Christian fighters received the Eucharist before setting sail. He wrote that, despite the Turkish numerical superiority and the initially favorable wind for the Ottomans, the direction of the wind changed, and the Holy League won. In his account, Pillon indicated that the Turks lost 80 galleys sunk and 117 captured, along with 27 galliots sunk and 13 captured; he added that 30,000 Turks were killed or injured, and 8,000 were taken prisoner. He also claimed that 15,000 Christians enslaved at the oars were freed. He said that Pius V dedicated the victory to Our Lady of the Rosary and that October 7 became the feast of the Rosary. Pillon finally wrote that, in his view, the Christian West was facing new battles, some already open, and hoped that they would be bloodless and victorious. He wondered if there were still strong men capable of protecting the lands and families. #Lepanto #Storia #Battaglie (translated)

Pope Leo XIV recalled that from October 1 to 7, the Foundation "Aid to the Church in Need" promotes the initiative "One million children pray the Holy Rosary," dedicated to peace and unity in the world. He thanked the children who participated in prayer in various parts of the world and invited everyone to follow their example, asking for the intercession of the Virgin Mary to free peoples from war. He also urged prayer especially for the Holy Land and for the innocent victims of violence. #Rosario #Pace #Preghiera (translated)