Pope Calls for Yemen Peace, Prays for Jordan Attack Victims After Surgery
Leo underwent surgery on October 13 after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer.
Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the conflict in Yemen and expressed condolences for the victims of an attack on Orthodox Christians in Jordan. The 71-year-old pontiff, recovering from lung cancer surgery, has resumed limited public appearances. In a post on X, the pope highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, particularly in the city of Taiz where residents are facing food, water, and medical shortages.
He also extended his prayers and solidarity to the victims of the Jordan attack and the entire nation, known for its peaceful coexistence among different religions. The U.N. reports over 200,000 people have been displaced by renewed fighting in Yemen, with many taking shelter in Taiz. The situation has strained healthcare, as 42 health facilities report fuel, oxygen, medicine, and supply shortages.
In Jordan, nine people were killed and around 40 wounded when gunmen attacked Orthodox worshippers at the Church of Saint George in Hamoud. King Abdullah II vowed a forceful response, while Prime Minister Jafar Hassan attributed the attack to "terrorist ideology and blind extremism."
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