Rome.- President Luis Abinader on Thursday called on Dominicans to pray for the health and recovery of Pope Leo XIV during a moment of reflection in the Vatican Gardens, accompanied by First Lady Raquel Arbaje and the image of Our Lady of Altagracia, patron saint of the Dominican people.
Abinader invited those present to pray the Our Father for the Pope’s health and asked God to support his recovery. He also reiterated his hope that Pope Leo XIV will visit the Dominican Republic in 2027, following an invitation he previously extended.
The president also prayed for Dominican families at home and abroad, asking for peace and unity in their homes. He entrusted his responsibilities as head of government to God, seeking wisdom in decision-making, strength during difficult times, and compassion toward the most vulnerable.
Abinader also offered prayers for the Catholic Church and its mission to spread its message of faith and salvation.