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Pope Leo has lung cancer and portion of right lung removed in surgery, Vatican says
ROME (OSV News) — 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 surgery reveals lung cancer
ROME (OSV News) -- 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. Dr. Stefano Margaritora, chief thoracic surgeon at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, led a medical team in the video-assisted technique operation. In a joint statement with
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican announces
Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Gemelli Hospital, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Holy See Press Office. Read all
The 4 Signs Someone Is Demon Possessed
Enjoy these episodes and other exclusive content, ad free, one week early with DailyWire+ https://get.dailywire.com/ Msgr. Charles Pope and I discuss how an exorcist knows if someone is demon possessed. Watch the Full Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugk1U3-qeTI Get episodes a week early and join exclusive live streams with me! Become an annual supporter at 👉 https://dwplus.watch/pintswithaquinas 📚 Get my newest book, Jesus Our Refuge, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Our-Refuge-Matt-Fradd/dp/1968630023 💻 Follow Me on Social Media: 📌 Facebook: / mattfradd 📸 Instagram: / mattfradd 𝕏 Twitter/X: / pints_w_aquinas 🎵 TikTok: / pintswithaquinas 👕 PWA Merch – Wear the Faith! Grab your favorite PWA gear here: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com
America’s founding and Catholic integralism belong together
The early years of the American republic are often treated as fundamentally secular, but their relationship with Catholic political thought is more complicated
Pope Leo XIV in France, and the Supreme Court
Pope Leo XIV completed a momentous trip to France this week, raising a compelling question: Is the Catholic faith experiencing a revival in the country traditionally known as the Eldest Daughter of the Church? EWTN News Europe correspondent Solène Tadié explores the papal visit and its significance. Plus, what can we expect from the new Supreme Court term? EWTN News legal analyst Andrea Picciotti-Bayer offers her assessment.
Vatican says pope’s lung nodule surgery was successfully completed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule and the Vatican said the operation was completed “successfully, on schedule and as planned.”
Leo XIV’s lung surgery went well
The surgery Pope Leo XIV underwent to remove a pulmonary nodule “was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy Father has returned to his room,” the Holy See Press Office reported on the evening of October 13, 2026. “Further information will follow,” the statement concludes. Leo XIV’s lung surgery went well
Praying for Pope Leo? Meet the Patron Saint of Lung Problems
As the Church and the world prays for Pope Leo XIV this week, we turn to St. Bernardine of Siena, known as 'the Apostle of Italy' and for his intercession for those with lung and respiratory issues.
Pope Leo’s lung surgery performed successfully
The Vatican gave brief details regarding this afternoon’s surgery to remove a nodule from the Pope’s lung.
Who Is Dr. Luigi Carbone, Pope Leo XIV’s Personal Physician?
As the pontiff undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican’s chief medical official plays a central role in coordinating his care.
The Joyful Mysteries: The Finding In The Temple
Mother Angelica explains the 5th Joyful Mystery, The Finding in the Temple. Originally aired May 26, 1986 #ewtn #motherangelica #rosary #praytherosary #mysteriesoftherosary #joyfulmysteries #catholicprayer #catholicdevotion Stay connected with the content you care about. Subscribe to our new EWTN channels and never miss what inspires you. EWTN News: https://www.youtube.com/@ewtnnews EWTN Live Mass & Devotions: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNLiveMass EWTN On Air: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNOnAir EWTN Radio: https://www.youtube.com/@radioewtn EWTN Religious Catalogue: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNReligiousCatalogue EWTN Kids: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNKids EWTN Espanol: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNespanol ACI Prensa: https://www.youtube.com/@EWTNNewsES Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word: https://www.youtube.com/@MFVAFriars Support EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/donate Follow EWTN on Social Media: 🖥️ Website: https://www.ewtn.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnmedia/ 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnonline/ 🆇 Twitter/X: https://x.com/EWTN 📱 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ewtnmedia
Who’s in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope
The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and norms to transfer papal power if a pope dies or resigns. But none of them apply when he is sick or even unconscious.
Pope Leo XIV Breaks With Decades of Secrecy by Announcing His Own Surgery
The pontiff’s surprise disclosure about a lung nodule has drawn praise from senior cardinals, who see it as an unprecedented gesture of transparency and an expression of humility and trust.
‘Amoris Laetitia’ at 10: Pope Leo Moves Beyond the Footnote Wars
COMMENTARY: As marriage declines and divorce rates fall, the Church faces a more urgent challenge: reaching young people and making marriage more attractive, accessible and meaningful.
What’s a lung nodule? As Pope Leo undergoes surgery, medical experts explain
As Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for a lung nodule, medical experts consulted by OSV News said the condition is typically benign -- but requires careful scrutiny and early intervention to address any possible cancer. The post What’s a lung nodule? As Pope Leo undergoes surgery, medical experts explain first appeared on OSV News.
Explainer: The minimally invasive lung surgery Pope Leo is undergoing
As Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for a lung nodule, medical experts offer varying views on treatment and post-operative downtime. The post What Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery involves, according to medical experts first appeared on Angelus News.
Prayers for pope ahead of surgery invoke Our Lady of Fatima on miracle of sun anniversary
KRAKOW, Poland (OSV News) — As Pope Leo XIV entered the hospital Oct. 13 for surgery, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, longtime secretary to St. John Paul II, offered prayers through the intercession… The post Prayers for pope ahead of surgery invoke Our Lady of Fatima on miracle of sun anniversary first appeared on OSV News.
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