267th Pope of the Catholic Church (2025–)
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says: The pope had the lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery Tuesday.
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Key FactsVatican confirms Leo XIV has lung cancer
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- The Vatican said Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent removal of the lower lobe of his right lung.
- A minimally invasive, camera-guided operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma that doctors had suspected beforehand.
- The Vatican reported a successful procedure without complications; Leo spent about three hours in the operating room.
- After waking as expected, the pope returned to his 10th-floor room; recovery was expected to last about a week.
Together, let us raise our prayer that the Lord may sustain our bishop, Pope Leo, and bring comfort to all those who are hospitalized here. May Mary, Health of the Sick and Mother of the Church, accompany our prayer and teach us to remain steadfast in love.— Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General for the Diocese of Rome, said
Pope Leo XIV has made his first public appearance since surgery for lung cancer, which he says was caught at an early stage ... Show more
The Vatican released the first pictures of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery following a lung cancer diagnosis, showing him celebrating mass with medical ... Show more
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Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer and Has Part of Right Lung Removed, Vatican Says
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Pope Leo discharged from hospital on Saturday, four days after surgery on his right lung
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Pope Leo XIV’s older brother also has cancer, according to his wife. Click the link in the first comment for the full story ... Show more
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After Surgery: Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer: Pope Leo XIV is suffering from lung cancer. The Vatican announced that the 71-year-old underwent surgery ...
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Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a ... Show more
Pope Leo XIV's surgery confirmed that he has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican said Tuesday ... Show more
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lung, Vatican says
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Pope Leo says death penalty is ‘inadmissible’ amid US plans to livestream execution
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Key FactsPope Leo XIV Criticizes Death Penalty as Pentagon Plans Livestream
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- Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty inadmissible, saying it attacks the inviolability and dignity of the person.
- The Pentagon announced plans to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s execution by firing squad.
- The Pentagon’s confirmation prompted criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.
- On Friday, Archbishop Paul Coakley condemned the decision as promoting a barbaric culture of death and demanded reconsideration.
The death penalty is inadmissible because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person. The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment: effective systems of detention have been developed that protect citizens while at the same time do not completely deprive those who are guilty of the possibility of redemption.— Pope Leo XIV; wrote on X on Saturday
Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung: The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous ...
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Pope Leo Health Update as Vatican Says He’s Walking, ‘Eating Normally’: Pope Leo XIV is eating, walking and has begun respiratory exercises after surgery to ...
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Paid articlePaywallPope Leo XIV's brother Louis Prevost also battling cancer, wife tells CBS News: Louis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV's older brother who lives in Florida ...
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Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung: The 71-year-old Leo made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing
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A day after Pope Leo XIV left the hospital following surgery to remove a tumor from his right lung, he made his first public appearance since the operation to ... Show more
Pope Leo to undergo surgery after nodule discovered on his lung, he says: Pope Leo is scheduled undergo surgery in "the next few days."
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Key FactsPope Announces Planned Lung Surgery
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- Following medical advice, the pontiff intends to have an early-detected nodule removed from a clearly limited area.
- According to Matteo Bruni, surgery should take place early next week at Gemelli Hospital, followed by an expected stay of about one week.
- Despite the planned procedure, the pope is for now maintaining his Peru journey scheduled between November 6 and 17.
- Giorgia Meloni expressed personal support and the Italian government’s solidarity ahead of the operation.
"The doctors consider the operation appropriate. Therefore I have followed their advice and decided to undergo surgery to remove the nodule," said Leo XIV during the Angelus prayer.— Leo XIV., during the Angelus prayer
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized for an operation to remove a ... Show more
Pope Leo to undergo surgery within days as tests reveal lesion on lung: Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung ...
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Pope Leo had to undergo lung surgery. As the Vatican announced, doctors removed a malignant tumor from the 71-year-old. Answers to the most important questions ... Show more
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The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The 71-year-old pontiff has been diagnosed with ... Show more
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Pope Leo returns to work from hospital after recovery from surgery: Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule and he ...
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Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say: His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his ...
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Leo XIV: Pope can leave hospital after cancer surgery: Pope Leo XIV is returning to the Vatican after his cancer surgery. On Sunday, he is expected to offer a ...
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Pope Leo has lung cancer, lower lobe of lung was removed, Vatican says: Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule and the Vatican said the ...
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Pope Leo XIV expressed his heartfelt thanks to thousands of worshippers gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers following his operation ... Show more
Pope Leo Addresses the Faithful a Day After Leaving the Hospital: “This experience has made me feel a special closeness to all those who are battling illness and ...
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Pope Leo XIV discharged after lung surgery: An adenocarcinoma was discovered during the procedure at the Gemelli Clinic. The Vatican speaks of a success; a trip ...
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Pope Asks Putin for a Cease-Fire for a Ukrainian City Under Siege: Recovering from lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV spoke with Vladimir V. Putin to make a plea ...
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Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer - | Part of right lung removed: Leo XIV underwent surgery. Doctors discovered that the Pope has lung cancer. Part of his lung was ...
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Pope Leo Undergoes ‘Successful’ Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule, Vatican Says: The Vatican has said that the pontiff is expected to spend about a week recovering ...
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An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis
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Pope Leo XIV has left hospital, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer.
Dozens of well-wishers greeted the pontiff as he walked out of the ... Show more
Pope shares first message after lung cancer diagnosis: Pope Leo XIV thanked fellow Catholics for their prayers on Wednesday in his first message since he ...
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Leo XIV's state of health: Why the Pope is now speaking publicly about his illness
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Paid articlePaywallPope's surgeon details operating on the "ideal patient" after lung cancer discovery "entirely by chance"
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Pope Leo XIV is preparing to undergo surgery after doctors detected a lung nodule. The 71-year-old pontiff said the procedure to remove the lump will take ... Show more
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Confirmation After Surgery: Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer: During a routine checkup, doctors discover a lump in Pope Leo XIV’s lung. As a result ...
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Four days after lung surgery, a few words before the faithful: Pope Leo XIV unexpectedly leaves the hospital. 👉 Pope Leo leaves hospital four days after cancer surgery
Vatican issues update on Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery and recovery: The surgery got under way as medical staff recited the Rosary prayer in the hospital chapel ...
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Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital days after lung surgery
: Medical advisers have reported steady physical improvement, with recent blood tests and ...
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Lung cancer surgery: Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after operation
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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week after a nodular lesion was found in his lung, the Vatican said. Recovery is expected to take a week.
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Leo XIV wanted to save lives. But with his phone call, he gave Putin a platform. He didn't help the people of Ukraine; instead, he harmed them. Der Papst sollte sich nicht vor Putins Karren spannen lassen
Ukraine war: What the Pope discussed with Putin: Recovered after lung surgery, Leo XIV appears at the window again. He had previously appealed to Vladimir Putin ...
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President Trump wished Pope Leo XIV his "love and our best wishes" on Wednesday, a day after the Vatican announced the pontiff had been diagnosed ... Show more
Pope Leo pledges gradual return to duties in first event since cancer surgery: The 71-year-old pontiff had an operation on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of ...
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Pope recites Angelus prayer - | five days after lung surgery: Leo XIV recited the Angelus prayer five days after his lung surgery - | and thanked everyone for ...
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Still in the hospital: Pope talks to Putin on the phone: The Vatican is advocating for peace in Ukraine. Regarding a contested city, Pope Leo XIV personally drew ...
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Death penalty: Pope Leo opposes US government and Pete Hegseth: The debate about the death penalty has reignited in the USA. Now the Pope has spoken out with an ...
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LIVE: Cardinal Tagle presides Holy Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the recovery of Pope Leo XIV
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Photo Gallery: First images of Pope Leo XIV after surgery, letters of healingJust a moment...
Pope speaks to Putin from hospital, voices concern over Ukraine: Pope Leo XIV pointed to the plight of the Ukrainian city of Oleshky. The call indicates that he ...
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Vatican Releases Update on Pope Leo’s Lung Surgery: The American pontiff’s surgery to remove a small growth on his lung was successful.
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Paid articlePaywallThe Vatican says Pope Leo XIV is eating and walking again following surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung.
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Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer: What We Know: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove a portion of his right ...
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Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery was completed successfully, Vatican says: Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule ...
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