ARGENTINA PRAYS FOR NATIVE SON FRANCIS, THE FIRST LATIN AMERICAN POPE IN HISTORY
Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in history. The Vatican reported that the pope was conscious but still receiving "high flows" of supplemental oxygen after going through a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions. His precarious health has pushed people of faith from across the world to pray for his speedy recovery.
- The outpouring of prayer and support from Argentina's Catholics reflects the deep affection and reverence with which Pope Francis is held in his homeland, where he served as a bishop before becoming pope.
- As the global Catholic community prays for his recovery, it is worth considering how Pope Francis' health will impact his ability to lead the Church and navigate its complex global challenges in the years ahead.