Chicago prays for native son Pope Leo XIV as he battles lung cancer. ‘His heart is still connected to this city.’

A hundred worshippers at Holy Name Cathedral bowed their heads to pray for the recovery of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday after the pontiff’s lung cancer diagnosis just hours prior.“We humbly entreat you, Lord … as you have entrusted Leo with the office of shepherd, grant him always salvation and protection, together with the flock entrusted to his care,” said the Rev.