(Ottawa) – Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 34^th World Day of the Sick, which will be celebrated on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, offers a reflection on the theme “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing another’s pain”.In his message, the Holy Father offers us the following prayer:

Sweet Mother, do not part from me.
Turn not your eyes away from me.
Walk with me at every moment
and never leave me alone.
You who always protect me
as a true Mother,
obtain for me the blessing of the Father,
Son and Holy Spirit.

Useful links:

• Message from Pope Leo XIV for the occasion of the 34^th World Day of the Sick
• Official logos
• CCCB pastoral resource
• Social media graphics

In English: https://www.cccb.ca/media-release/pope-leos-message-for-the-34th-world-day-of-the-sick-11-february-2026/

In French: https://www.cecc.ca/communique-de-presse/message-du-pape-leon-xiv-pour-la-34e-journee-mondiale-du-malade-11-fevrier-2026/