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(OSV News) — Papal biographers agree that assessments of Pope Leo XIV’s future ministry remain premature following his recent lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, while praising his personal disclosure as a major, irreversible shift toward transparency regarding papal health. Such assessments…
The Vatican said that during the call with Putin, “the Holy Father expressed his deep concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the city of Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and called for a ceasefire to allow the delivery of…
The Polish pope, 84 at the time, was back at Gemelli hospital battling an acute respiratory infection, breathing problems and the worsening effects on his larynx of Parkinson’s disease, which had made speaking nearly impossible and breathing difficult. Doctors performed a…
Loyola University Chicago American Pope: Leo XIV's Road from the South Side of Chicago to Vatican City The Hank Center is thrilled to welcome Daniel Burke, NPR’s Senior Editor of Religion and Spirituality, and Scott Detrow, co-host of NPR’s All…
Pope Leo is planning his first public appearance since undergoing lung cancer surgery as the 71-year-old pontiff shows steady improvement and is able to work and do normal daily activities independently, the Vatican said on Friday. Leo will be seen…
In a statement released Oct. 16, the Vatican press office said the pope celebrated Mass in a room set up on the hospital’s 10th floor, with off-duty medical staff and members of the Vatican Gendarmerie. “In his homily, the pope thanked all…
While the world hopes and prays for Pope Leo XIV’s full recovery from lung cancer, one source of comfort is the distinctly Marian thread running through the unfolding events surrounding his health crisis. It begins, in a sense, with his…
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications on Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic Church, speaking on the phone to Russian President Vladimir Putin, meeting top aides…
Pope Leo XIV was pictured standing strong after being diagnosed with lung cancer during a successful planned thoracic surgery on Tuesday On Friday, Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery. Leo XIV…
Home » Trending » Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer, Cancels All Audiences Until October 20 In a solemn gathering this week, thousands filled St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City for a Mass that was to be presided over by Pope Leo…