Pope Leo XIV Surgery

Pope Leo cancels Assisi visit on doctor's advice following lung surgery

Junno Arocho Esteves · October 23, 2026

Following his doctor's advice, Pope Leo XIV will not travel to Assisi Oct. 27 to mark the 40th anniversary of St. John Paul II's landmark World Day of Prayer for Peace, the Vatican said.

Pope Leo needs 'no further treatment' following lung cancer surgery

Gina Christian · October 22, 2026

Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs "no further treatment" following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer.

Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers sustained him after cancer surgery

Courtney Mares · October 18, 2026

One week after Pope Leo XIV first revealed to the world that he would be undergoing lung surgery, the pope returned to the window of the Vatican's Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, thanking Catholics worldwide for their prayers five days after undergoing lung cancer surgery.

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital early following lung cancer surgery

Courtney Mares · October 17, 2026

Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital Oct. 17 after doctors deemed him fit to return to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery.

Pope Leo's prognosis favourable, Canadian doctor says

Luke Mandato · October 16, 2026

As Pope Leo XIV continues to recover from surgery, a leading Canadian thoracic surgeon says the outlook is far more positive than initial public worries suggested.

In hospital, Pope Leo's tests show 'good recovery of the operated lung,' doctors say

Courtney Mares · October 15, 2026

Doctors treating Pope Leo XIV said Oct. 15 that tests show "good recovery of the operated lung" two days after his cancer surgery.

Pope Leo XIV starts respiratory physical therapy a day after lung cancer surgery

Courtney Mares · October 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV underwent more medical exams and started respiratory physical therapy on Oct. 14, the day after the lung cancer surgery that removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung.

Canada’s Catholics offer Pope Leo prayers, support after lung cancer diagnosis

Quinton Amundson · October 14, 2026

Canada’s Catholic community is offering prayers and messages of support to uplift Pope Leo XIV following the announcement of his lung cancer diagnosis after undergoing surgery at Gemelli Hospital Oct. 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Pope Leo's recovery on track after lung cancer surgery, clergy praise his resolve

Josephine Peterson · October 14, 2026

Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected after undergoing surgery for lung cancer, the Vatican said Oct. 14, as U.S. Catholic leaders and longtime friends of the pope expressed concern for his health but confidence that his illness would not deter him from carrying out his mission.

Prayers, well-wishes pour in after Pope's lung cancer diagnosis

Junno Arocho Esteves · October 14, 2026

Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican's announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung.