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Doctors Confirm Pope Leo XIV’s Operated Lung Is Recovering Well
The Vatican has not yet announced whether the pope will lead the public Angelus prayer from Gemelli Hospital on Sunday.
Meet the Young People Praying Outside Pope Leo’s Hospital
Following his lung cancer surgery, Catholics from around the world have continued to congregate at Gemelli Hospital to pray for the Holy Father.
Who Is St. Peregrine, the ‘Cancer Saint’ Catholics Are Invoking for Pope Leo XIV?
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery, meet St. Peregrine Laziosi, the Servite priest healed the night before his amputation and now patron of cancer patients.
Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says
The Holy See Press Office confirmed Tuesday evening that the nodule removed during Pope Leo XIV’s surgery was cancerous.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Villanova Scholars Bring Catholic Social Teaching to Rome Sustainability Conference
The conference focuses on the ethical and moral dimensions of caring for the environment and vulnerable communities, Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, said.
Across the Middle East, Children Answer Pope Leo’s Call to Pray the Rosary for Peace
Children in Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria joined a global rosary campaign for peace this month.
Do New Curial Appointments Mark New Era in Papacy?
ANALYSIS: With the naming of new heads of St. Peter’s Basilica and the College of Cardinals, Leo XIV’s pontificate starts to break the mold set by his predecessor.
Catholic Schools Expecting Windfall of Scholarship Money From New Tax Credit
The impact of the tax credit on families is expected to be widespread — and a potential boon to Catholic schools.
Canonists Warn Synod’s Canon Law Proposals Blur Lines of Church Authority
Critics say the commission’s recommendations on lay governance, tribunals and infallibility contradict Vatican II; the nonbinding report would require Pope Leo’s approval.
Breaking the Stigma: Rome Conference Highlights Catholic Mental Health Ministry
The conference ‘A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry’ aligns with the Pope’s October prayer intention.
The Marriage Crisis Is No Longer Just a Western Problem
The Vatican’s assembly on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ is putting in the spotlight a global breakdown of marriage and the family, including in traditionally Catholic countries like Poland and the Philippines.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica
The appointment also includes the positions of vicar general for Vatican City and president of the Fabric of St. Peter.
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