Pope Francis prays for those who suffer from mental illness and the victims of suicide on the occasion of World Mental Health Day. The Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development expressed concern that the pandemic had exacerbated the suffering of the people with mental illness in the message published this October 10.
“I would remember our brothers and sisters who suffer from mental illness, and also victims, often young people, of suicide. Let us pray for them and their families, so that they are never left alone, or discriminated against, but instead are welcomed and supported,” Pope said. The Pope was praying midday Angelus on October 10.