Also known as: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV · the US pontiff · Chicago-born Leo · Chicago-born pope
Head of the Catholic Church elected May 2025, underwent lung cancer surgery in October 2026.
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… Hicks was appointed bishop last year by Pope Leo XIV, replacing the influential conservative Cardinal Timothy Dolan. …
New York archdiocese agrees to pay $800 mn to sex abuse victimsThe Standard
… "The beauty element helped me a lot because it helped my body relax, and a relaxed body repairs itself," Viani told AFP.The Tiberina Island Gemelli hospital is part of the larger Gemelli Polyclinic near the Vatican where Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for a cancerous tumour in hi …
Rome hospital taps culture to help heal cancer patientsCitizen Digital
Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgery By AFP October 18, 2026 06:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pope Leo XIV thanks the crowd from the window of the apostolic palace overlooking St. …
Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgeryCapital News
VATICAN, Oct 18 — Pope Leo XIV has made his first public appearance following lung surgery, telling worshippers he felt close to them through their prayers as he led the Angelus in St Peter’s Square. …
Pope Leo says he felt close to faithful through prayers during recoveryCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Pope Leo XIV left hospital to enthusiastic cheers and applause from well-wishers and returned home to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. …
Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgeryCapital News
VATICAN, Oct 18 — Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following lung surgery earlier in the week, with doctors confirming that his condition had improved sufficiently for him to continue recovering at the Vatican. …
Pope Leo XIV to lead Sunday Angelus after hospital dischargeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePope Leo XIV addressed thousands of people in St Peter's Square on Sunday, smiling and saying he would resume work "gradually" in his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery. …
Pope addresses crowd in Vatican after cancer surgeryCapital News
VATICAN CITY, Oct 17 — Pope Leo XIV will be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday and return to the Vatican following steady improvement after surgery on his right lung, the Holy See Press Office has announced. …
Pope Leo to leave hospital Saturday, lead Sunday AngelusCapital News
VATICAN CITY, Oct 17 — Pope Leo XIV has appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and the safe evacuation of civilians from the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky, as the pontiff steps up diplomatic efforts to address the worsening hum …
Pope Leo appeals to Putin for ceasefire, humanitarian aid in besieged Ukrainian cityCapital News
VATICAN CITY, Oct 17 — Pope Leo XIV’s postoperative recovery is progressing steadily following surgery to remove part of his right lung, with doctors reporting continued improvement as the pontiff resumed normal daily activities independently. …
Pope Leo’s recovery progresses as he celebrates Mass at Gemelli HospitalThe Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay more than $800 million to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by clergy, with the settlement to be formally signed in early November, marking the end of years of negotiations.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to pay more than $800 million to hundreds of victims of sexual abuse by clergy, with the settlement to be formally signed in early November, marking the end of years of negotiations.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Rome hospital on Tiberina Island is using art-filled treatment areas, museum tours, and access to ancient ruins to support cancer patients' psychological well-being during treatment. The hospital's oncology director says culture therapy aims to rebuild patients' "desire for life" by bringing beauty into spaces where people fear losing it.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV appeared publicly for the first time since undergoing lung cancer surgery on Tuesday, telling thousands in St Peter's Square that he would gradually resume his activities. The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed at Rome's Gemelli hospital and was discharged Saturday.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV made his first public appearance following lung surgery, leading the Angelus in St Peter's Square on Sunday and telling worshippers he felt close to them through their prayers during his recovery from the removal of a portion of his right lung.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV, 71, left Gemelli hospital on Saturday four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery and returned to the Vatican, walking unaided and smiling as he greeted well-wishers and doctors. His discharge ended days of uncertainty affecting the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome's Agostino Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following lung surgery earlier in the week, and is scheduled to recite the Angelus at noon on Sunday from the Apostolic Palace, marking his return to public engagements.
18 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV appeared publicly in St Peter's Square on Sunday, his first major public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery on Tuesday, where part of his right lung was removed. The 71-year-old said he would resume his activities gradually.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following surgery on his right lung, with doctors confirming steady improvement through blood tests and chest X-rays. He is expected to return to the Vatican and lead the Angelus prayer from the papal apartment window on Sunday.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV has appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and safe evacuation of civilians from the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky in the Kherson region. The Pope spoke by telephone with Putin expressing concern over the humanitarian situation and calling for delivery of food and medical assistance.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV's postoperative recovery is progressing steadily following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after adenocarcinoma was discovered, with doctors reporting continued improvement and the pontiff resuming normal daily activities independently. While hospitalised at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, he celebrated Mass on Friday for hospital staff.
17 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will leave Rome's Gemelli hospital on Saturday after doctors removed part of his right lung to extract a cancerous tumour and deemed him fit for discharge. He will return to the Vatican and recite the Angelus prayer from his apartment window on Sunday.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump said he wants Pope Leo XIV to "get well" after the pontiff underwent surgery in Rome to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung. The Pope's doctors said he was out of bed, walking and eating, and he awaits biopsy results to determine if the cancer has spread.
15 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will attend the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo on October 15, alongside Raila's widow Ida Odinga and other Kenyans, resolving earlier doubts after he had previously expressed concerns about political leaders exploiting Raila's legacy.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor surgically removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation described as "successful" by the Vatican. The tumor was pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of non-small cell lung cancer.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV underwent successful thoracic surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, with doctors confirming lung adenocarcinoma and removing the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique. The operation lasted about 90 minutes with no complications reported.
14 October 2026 · Capital News →
Papal health disclosure has evolved significantly over the past half-century, from the Vatican's silence surrounding John XXIII's cancer diagnosis to more detailed medical bulletins during Pope Francis's hospitalizations. The current Pope Leo XIV has been admitted for an operation to remove a lung lump.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he and his wife are praying for Pope Leo XIV following the pontiff's diagnosis with lung cancer after surgery to remove a tumor. The 71-year-old pope underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday during which the lower lobe of his right lung was removed, with Vatican sources carrying out further tests to determine if cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. The lower lobe of the right lung was removed to ensure the surgery was radical, and further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma and said the surgery was successful with no complications, though further tests are being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV, elected last year, underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday to have a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung. The Vatican said the cancer was detected early and localised, with the pope expected to recover within a week.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking, and eating after surgeons removed a cancerous tumour from his right lung at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday. Post-operative tests show normal progress, though doctors await biopsy results to determine if the cancer has spread.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital for surgery to remove a small, localized lung nodule discovered during routine medical examinations. He is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week and has cancelled all scheduled audiences through October 20.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV, 71, was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during recent medical checks. Doctors described the nodule as being at a very early stage, and experts say the operation is generally low-risk.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV has cancelled all audiences through October 20 ahead of admission to Rome's Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung discovered during routine medical examinations. The Pope is expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV, 71, entered a Rome hospital Tuesday for surgery to remove a pulmonary nodule discovered during routine medical checks. The Vatican said the nodule was found "at a very early stage" and doctors recommended intervention; it marks Leo's first hospitalisation since becoming head of the Catholic Church in May 2025.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery "in the coming days" after doctors found an early, well-localised nodule on his lung during a medical check-up. The 71-year-old said his medical team recommended intervention and he agreed, with the operation scheduled for the first days of next week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Pope Leo XIV announced he will have surgery in the coming days to remove a lung nodule detected during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at a very early stage and is very localised, and he is following his doctors' advice to proceed with the operation.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Christa Pike, 50, survived a botched lethal injection execution in Tennessee on September 30 after being given two doses of pentobarbital and has been discharged from hospital and returned to the Deborah K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center where she has been housed for over 30 years. Pike is the only inmate to ever survive after being injected with lethal doses of execution drugs, according to the Death Penalty Information Center.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Pope Leo XIV told French bishops on a four-day visit to France to persist in addressing clerical sex abuse, a recurring problem for the Church. A 2021 inquiry found clergy or lay Church members had abused about 330,000 minors in France over 70 years.
28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pope Leo XIV said assisted dying is not "normal" during a visit to France, where parliament has legalized the practice for certain patients with incurable conditions. He told sick and disabled believers that causing death cannot be regarded as normal and that "what is legal is not necessarily moral."
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →