SA: Cardinal Brislin leads prayer for Pope Francis in Johannesburg

Cardinal Stephen Brislin, the newly-appointed Archbishop of Johannesburg, led a prayer service on Sunday attended by numerous South African Catholics, focusing on the health and recovery of Pope Francis as he fights double pneumonia.

The two-hour event took place at the Cathedral of Christ the King in central Johannesburg, drawing well-wishers from various age groups.

Brislin acknowledged the widespread concern for the Pope since his…