Vatican News

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.

Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital

Courtney Mares, Junno Arocho Esteves · October 15, 2026

The Vatican meeting of the world's bishops' conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of "Amoris Laetitia" concluded on the evening of Oct. 14 with prayers for Pope Leo XIV's recovery from lung 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.

Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo's homily to bishops: 'The world has no future without strong families'

Courtney Mares · October 14, 2026

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the newly elected dean of the College of Cardinals, presided over the closing Mass for the Vatican meeting of bishops on marriage and family on Oct. 14, reading aloud a homily that had been prepared by Pope Leo XIV.

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.

Pope Leo XIV's surgery reveals lung cancer

Courtney Mares · October 13, 2026

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.

Pope Leo XIV's lung surgery completed successfully, Vatican says

Courtney Mares · October 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV's surgery to remove a lung nodule on Oct. 13 was completed successfully, the Vatican announced that night.

Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for afternoon lung surgery

Courtney Mares · October 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV was admitted Oct. 13 to Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where the Vatican has confirmed that he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule in the afternoon.