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World Day of Prayer for the Sick
11 February 2021 All day
The World Day of Prayer for the Sick was initiated by St John Paul II in 1992. It coincides with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Pope Francis’ messages for the World Day of the Sick can be found here.
Catholic trivia: did you know that Pope Benedict XVI announced his decision to resign as Pope on this day in 2013 citing his failing health as the reason?