Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican announced Tuesday […]
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Who is St. Peregrine, the ‘cancer saint’ Catholics are invoking for Pope Leo XIV?
As Pope Leo XIV recovers at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital from surgery that confirmed lung cancer, Catholics around the world are praying for him, and many are turning to a 14th-century […]
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Bishops from violence-stricken countries emphasize importance of mental health
During a press conference at the Vatican at the end of the gathering, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” several bishops from countries faced with war, […]
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Carlo Acutis and the 4 popes
Oct. 12, 2026, marks the 20th anniversary of the death of St. Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager who captivated a generation of young Catholics with his love of the Eucharist […]
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‘Lead, Kindly Light’: New documentary on St. John Henry Newman premieres in Rome
A new documentary about the life of St. John Henry Newman has premiered in Rome. The film “Lead Kindly Light: The Story of Saint John Henry Newman” premiered at the […]
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Bishops around the world ask for prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s health
Bishops from around the world asked for prayers for Pope Leo XIV after he announced on Sunday, Oct. 11, that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on one […]
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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo’s health and preparations for surgery
Pope Leo XIV will have surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early this week to remove a small lung nodule found at a very early stage. Follow updates and reactions here.
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The Fake Lúcia Hypothesis: More Cosmetic than Forensic
The usual suspects.
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Amoris laetitia: Pastoral experiences in Asia and challenges of digital world
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV’s meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital […]