RAMALLAH, October 15, 2026 (WAFA) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a message on Thursday to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, wishing him a full and speedy recovery following his surgery.

On his own behalf and on behalf of the Palestinian people, President Abbas expressed his wishes for the operation’s success and prayed that God grant His Holiness good health, well-being and a swift recovery.

President Abbas also expressed his hope that the Pope would continue his humanitarian and spiritual mission of promoting peace, justice, truth and brotherhood among the peoples of the world, contributing to greater dialogue, understanding and coexistence among nations and peoples.

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