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Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say
Pope Leo XIV was eating regularly Wednesday and began walking and doing respiratory exercises, and his post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said.
Prayer takes work—even for saints
A Reflection for the Memorial of St. Teresa of Jesus, Virgin and Doctor of the Church, by Molly Cahill
Pope Leo's postoperative recovery progressing well
The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning, which confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally. Read all
Pew: Trump’s support among Catholic voters drops heading into midterms
Catholic voters have soured on President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House last year, a new Pew Research Center survey found. The post Pew: Trump’s support among Catholic voters drops heading into midterms first appeared on OSV News.
Chris Pratt’s surprising new co-star: Pope Leo XIV
Chris Pratt has certainly had some interesting co-stars over the years. He’s shared the screen with dinosaurs, superheroes, and a rather opinionated raccoon. But his latest collaboration might just be his most unexpected yet, as the Hollywood actor is about to appear in a new documentary with none other than… Pope Leo! And if that pairing weren’t intriguing enough, the documentary will see Pratt heading beneath St. Peter’s Basilica to explore ancient tombs and archaeological discoveries surrounding the burial place of St. Peter himself.
What to know about Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis
The Vatican announced last night that Pope Leo XIV’s surgery Tuesday afternoon confirmed the diagnosis that had already been indicated by his
Archbishop Moth calls on Catholics to pray for Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis
The Archbishop of Westminster has asked Catholics in England and Wales to pray for the Pope’s recovery after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer
Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, by Archbishop Andrew Nkea of Bamenda in Cameroon
Catechism of Pope Leo XIV on Peace, inspired by Pope Leo’s Apostolic visit to Cameroon in April 2026, is a Pastoral Guide for teaching Peace. Read all
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. The post Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo’s homily to bishops: ‘The world has no future without strong families’ first appeared on OSV News.
‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia
Every day for more than four years, in a Catholic parish deep in the Russian region of Siberia, a small community has gathered before the Blessed Sacrament to pray the rosary for peace between Russia and Ukraine. The post ‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia first appeared on OSV News.
Bishop Varden: There is a Catholic springtime in Norway
Bishop Erik Varden, a Cistercian monk and the bishop of Trondheim, Norway, recently published two books that illustrate the fruitfulness of a hidden life. Already becoming well known across the Church, he was asked by Pope Leo to preach this year’s Lenten retreat to the Curia. He spoke with Aleteia about his conversion to Catholicism, Norway’s spiritual awakening, and the power of the interior life. In an age when everything seems to be on display, Bishop Varden celebrates what remains hidden.
Cardinal reads Pope Leo’s homily on family (full text)
Cardinal Luis Tagle, newly elected dean of the College of Cardinals, filled in for Pope Leo in celebrating the closing Mass of a meeting held this week in the Vatican to discuss the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ document on the family, Amoris Laetitia. Last Wednesday, Pope Leo opened the meeting, which brought together bishops from across the globe as well as married couples and experts in family ministry.
Cardinal Tagle delivers pope’s homily at family meeting closing Mass
Due to the personal request of Pope Leo prior to his surgery, the meeting's final synthesis report will no longer be made public on Oct. 14. The post Cardinal Tagle delivers Pope Leo’s prepared homily at family meeting closing Mass first appeared on Angelus News.
Prayer for Pope Leo
Heavenly Father, we know there is no circumstance that can separate us from you, that every action of ours acquires an infinite value if lived in your presence, continually offered to you. You have given us Pope Leo to be the Vicar of your Son on earth. We ask that you continue to allow us to benefit from his guidance, that he might continue to teach, sanctify, and govern your Church. Just as the Church gathered around St.
Pope Leo: Take to heart the riches of ‘Amoris laetitia’
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the legacy of ‘Amoris laetitia’ and calls on the Church to put its pastoral guidance into practice during the homily read at the concluding Mass of the Encounter marking the 10th anniversary of Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation. Read all
Archdiocese announces prayer campaign for Pope Leo after cancer diagnosis
Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are being asked to pray for Pope Leo XIV, offering a spiritual bouquet following the pontiff’s cancer diagnosis.
Catholics, Evangelicals join on unique call for immigration reform
Catholic and Evangelical leaders often find themselves in alliance on modern-day cultural issues, especially since the landmark 1994 declaration Evangelicals & Catholics Together: The Christian Mission in the Third Millennium articulated their shared moral mission.
Day 287: The Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries
Today we journey through the depths of Christ’s Passion into the glory of his triumph, remembering the humility, suffering, and sacrifice of our Lord for the salvation of the world. In these mysteries we are invited to remain with him in his pain and to unite our own struggles to his redeeming love, and then walk forwards into the joy of his Resurrection. Today’s focus is the mysteries of the Crowning with Thorns, the Carrying of the Cross, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. We will be praying four decades of the Rosary.
Why Jesus Retained His Crucifixion Wounds and What They Mean for Us
Jesus kept His crucifixion wounds even in Heaven, and those glorified scars speak a powerful message of suffering, sacrifice, and love.
Pray the Rosary Daily!
Why does Our Lady keep asking us to pray the Rosary? Praying it daily shifts our perspective and refocuses our minds and hearts on our loving God.
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