To The Fathers, Religious and Lay Faithful
Archdiocese of Bombay
Dear Rev. Fathers, Religious, and Lay Faithful,
Sub: Request prayers for the speedy recovery of Pope Francis
I am writing to you on behalf of Archbishop John Rodrigues, who has instructed me to send this circular to you.
With deep concern and filial love, we have received the news of the illness of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. As members of the universal Church, united in faith and charity, we are called to support our Holy Father with our prayers, asking the Lord to grant him strength, healing, and a swift recovery.
We earnestly request all parishes, religious communities, and families to offer special prayers for the Holy Father. Let us remember him in the Holy Eucharist, in our Rosaries, and in personal and communal devotions.
You could organize a half hour of prayer tomorrow, i.e., on Friday, 21st February 2025 and pray especially for Pope Francis' health, and/or include an intention in the Prayer of the Faithful on Sunday, 23rd February 2025.
May our Blessed Mother, Health of the Sick, intercede for him and may the Lord, the Divine Healer, restore him to full health so that he may continue to shepherd the Church with wisdom and love.
✠Savio Fernandes
Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Bombay