In the first medical update provided by the Vatican since the pope’s lung cancer diagnosis, the pope’s doctors said Oct. 14 that the pope’s “recovery is proceeding as expected.”
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Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo’s homily to bishops: ‘The world has no future without strong families’
Pope Leo had been scheduled to preside over the closing Mass in St. Peter’s Square himself.
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Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13 during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung.
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As Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for a lung nodule, medical experts consulted by OSV News said the condition is typically benign — but requires careful scrutiny and early intervention …
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KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV entered the hospital Oct. 13 for surgery, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, longtime secretary to St. John Paul II, offered prayers through the intercession …
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Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the hospital’s chief thoracic surgeon, will be the lead surgeon for the pope’s operation assisted by a medical team, according to the Holy See Press Office.
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The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13 before undergoing lung surgery, prompting the cancellation of several public appearances and …
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Prominent political and religious leaders from around the world expressed well wishes and prayers for Pope Leo XIV after he announced he would undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule.
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New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health
by Carol Glatzby Carol GlatzA U.S.-based Catholic ministry has new online resources to help lay Catholics understand mental health struggles and how to better accompany those seeking help.
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The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 11 at St. Peter’s Square, reflecting on today’s Gospel reading.
