In light of the recent health challenges facing Pope Leo XIV, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reached out to offer assurances of deep Christian fellowship, support, and prayer.

Speaking on behalf of the global membership of the Church, the leaders shared these sentiments:

“Our hearts go out to Pope Leo XIV as he navigates this difficult season of physical trial. We offer our most sincere prayers that he will be granted profound comfort, enduring strength, and a complete recovery. Standing alongside believers across the globe, we pray that heaven will sustain him, and that he will draw comfort from the healing grace and peace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”

This message underscores a continuing spirit of goodwill and unity among diverse global faith communities as they lift up leaders laboring in the service of God’s children.