Vatican City: The Holy See Press Office has announced the official theme for the 34th World Day of the Sick, to be observed on 11 February 2026: “The compassion of the Samaritan: loving by bearing the pain of the other.” The theme, chosen by Pope Leo XIV, emphasizes the vital role of empathy, care, and concrete acts of love toward those who are suffering.

The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, in its official release, explained that the theme draws inspiration from the Gospel story of the Good Samaritan, who demonstrated authentic love by tending to a man left wounded by robbers. Pope Leo XIV’s theme invites reflection on the fundamental Christian call to express love not merely in words but through tangible actions that alleviate the suffering of others, particularly t

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