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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US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets pope By AFP May 08, 2026 02:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pope Leo XIV meets US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, on May 7, 2026. …
US underlines 'strong' Vatican ties after Rubio meets popeThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. …
Rubio meets Pope Leo in bid to ease tensionsCitizen Digital
Pope's first year: from restraint to Trump showdown By AFP May 06, 2026 12:32 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pope Leo XIV leads a Holy Mass for the Beginning of his Pontificate, in St Peter's square in The …
Pope's first year: from restraint to Trump showdownCitizen Digital
US says Rubio to discuss Mideast in Vatican visit By AFP May 05, 2026 04:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Pope Leo XIV will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, the Vatica …
US says Rubio to discuss Mideast in Vatican visitCitizen Digital
Spain to deploy over 13,000 officers for pope's June visit By AFP May 04, 2026 11:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pope Leo XIV speaks as he attends a meeting with the authorities, civil society and the d …
Spain to deploy over 13,000 officers for pope's June visitCitizen Digital
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row By AFP May 04, 2026 08:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Pope Leo XIV listens to a question from the faithful during an audience for the Jubilee of the Ro …
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump rowCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, weeks after President Donald Trump's stinging criticism of Pope Leo XIV. …
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump rowThe Standard
… arding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, on May 2, 2026. [AFP] US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome and the Vatican this week, an Italian government source said Sunday, just weeks after a clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo …
Rubio to visit Vatican, Rome after Trump rowCitizen Digital
… On a visit to the region in April, Pope Leo XIV condemned an "endless cycle of destabilisation and death". …
Cameroon soldiers kill 14 people: defence ministryCitizen Digital
… Politicians including former US president Barack Obama and Canada's Pierre Poilievre were also falsely implicated, as well as Pope Leo XIV and NBC News anchor Savannah Guthrie. …
AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social mediaThe 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 →