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Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV clasps his hands after leading the Angelus in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 18, 2026, after being released from the hospital the previous day. (OSV News/Matteo Pernaselci, Vatican Media)

Pope Leo returns for his Angelus address following lung cancer surgery

Courtney Mares|Oct 19, 2026|5 Min Read

Pope Leo in Ford leaving hospital after cancer surgery.

Pope Leo XIV goes home four days after surgery, still expected to travel to Latin America next month

Courtney Mares|Oct 17, 2026|3 Min Read

A still image taken from an undated drone video released Sept. 12, 2026, shows a destroyed building in Oleshky, the Kherson region of Russian-controlled Ukraine. (OSV News photo/34th Separate Marine Brigade "Borysfen" handout via Reuters)

From hospital, Pope Leo phones Putin to press for Ukraine ceasefire, aid

Gina Christian|Oct 16, 2026|3 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the 10th floor at Rome's Gemelli Hospital Oct. 16, 2026, following his cancer surgery Oct. 13. In his homily, the pontiff thanked the staff, doctors, nurses and orderlies for their daily work caring for the sick and, in particular, for what they have done for him. (OSV News photo/Vatican Media)

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV since surgery, cancer diagnosis

Junno Arocho Esteves|Oct 16, 2026|2 Min Read

A photo of Pope Leo XIV is placed near devotional items on the statue of St. John Paul II in front of Rome's Gemelli hospital where the pope is recovering from surgery during which doctors removed his lower right lung to treat a cancerous tumor. (CNS photo/Cristian Gennari)

Pope Leo makes two bishop appointments while in 'good recovery,' Vatican says

Victoria Cardiel|Oct 15, 2026|3 Min Read

A woman touches some devotional items placed next to a statue of St. John Paul II Oct. 14, 2026, in front of Rome's Gemelli hospital where Pope Leo XIV is recovering from surgery during which doctors removed his lower right lung to treat a cancerous tumor. (CNS photo/Cristian Gennari)

Pope Leo begins respiratory therapy, recovering 'as expected' day after lung surgery

Courtney Mares|Oct 14, 2026|4 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV is greeted by his personal physician, Luigi Carbone, as the pontiff arrives at Rome's Gemelli Hospital Oct. 13, 2026, ahead of his surgery that afternoon to remove a lung nodule. The Vatican confirmed that evening that Pope Leo has lung cancer. (OSV News photo/Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters)

What is pulmonary adenocarcinoma? Oncologist explains Pope Leo’s diagnosis

EWTN News|Oct 14, 2026|3 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV poses for a selfie as he meets May 16, 2026, with young Catholics from the Italian Archdiocese of Genoa at the Vatican who are preparing to receive the sacrament of confirmation. (OSV News/Simone Risoluti, Vatican Media)

Archdiocese announces prayer campaign for Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis

Angelus Staff|Oct 14, 2026|2 Min Read

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Pope Leo has lung cancer and portion of right lung removed in surgery, Vatican says

Courtney Mares|Oct 13, 2026|3 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV smiles as he arrives at Rome's Gemelli Hospital Oct. 13, 2026, ahead of his surgery that afternoon to remove a lung nodule. (OSV News photo/Ciro De Luca, Reuters)

What Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery involves, according to medical experts

Gina Christian and Junno Arocho Esteves|Oct 13, 2026|5 Min Read

This is a general view of Rome's Gemelli Hospital Gemelli Hospital Oct. 11, 2026. The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13 before undergoing lung surgery, prompting the cancellation of several public appearances and meetings over the coming week. (OSV News photo/Matteo Minnella, Reuters)

Pope to be admitted Oct. 13 for upcoming lung surgery, public appearances canceled

Courtney Mares|Oct 12, 2026|4 Min Read

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass marking the start of the academic year at the Pontifical Universities in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Oct. 8, 2026. After the Angelus prayer on Oct. 11, he announced that he would undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule. (OSV News photo/Remo Casilli, Reuters)

Prayers pour in for Pope Leo XIV following lung surgery announcement

Gina Christian|Oct 11, 2026|4 Min Read

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