16
Oct 2026
First images released of Pope Leo as recovery continues
The Vatican on Friday released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since his lung cancer surgery, showing him celebrating...
15
Oct 2026
Doctors confirm Pope Leo XIV’s operated lung is recovering well
The Vatican has confirmed that the right lung of Pope Leo XIV, who underwent surgery for lung cancer on Oct....
15
Oct 2026
Doctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal
Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, and he resumed working from the...
15
Oct 2026
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, as planned, according to a statement from Dr....
14
Oct 2026
Pope Leo XIV has concelebrated Mass at the Gemelli Hospital.
The director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has confirmed that the Holy Father has concelebrated the Eucharist...
14
Oct 2026
Pope Leo addresses absence, asks for prayers in first pontifical message since surgery announcement
Pope Leo XIV, who had a cancerous mass removed from his lung on Tuesday, has issued his first pontifical message...
14
Oct 2026
Pope Leo’s postoperative recovery progressing well
A statement released by the Holy See Press Office on the afternoon of October 14 from Dr Luigi Carbone and...
14
Oct 2026
Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in the hospital after surgery to remove cancer, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right...
14
Oct 2026
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery to have the lower lobe of his right...
13
Oct 2026
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery
“The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his...