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In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo had concelebrated a Mass in the hospital chapel on the 10th floor Oct. 14, the day after his surgery. The post In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say first appeared on OSV News.
Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders
President Donald Trump on Oct. 15 called off Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's plans to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan. The post Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders first appeared on OSV News.
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital
Prior to his surgery, the pope requested that the meeting's final synthesis report not be made public until he has had time to personally review it. The post Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital first appeared on OSV News.
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.
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.
Bishops, lawmakers in US and Canada offer prayers for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis
Following the Holy See's Oct. 13 announcement that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer, Church and civic leaders expressed their hope and prayers for his full recovery. The post Bishops, lawmakers in US and Canada offer prayers for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis first appeared on OSV News.
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
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for afternoon lung surgery
Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the hospital's chief thoracic surgeon, will be the lead surgeon for the pope's operation assisted by a medical team, according to the Holy See Press Office. The post Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for afternoon lung surgery first appeared on OSV News.
Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico
The pope has nominated Maronite Father Milad T. Yaghi as bishop of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of the Martyrs of Lebanon in Mexico (“Nuestra Señora de los Mártires del Líbano en México”).
Archbishop Broglio denounces ‘public spectacle’ of Hasan execution, obliges Catholic recusal
"I oblige any Catholics assigned to the firing squad to request to be excused from this action contrary to the teaching of the Church," Archbishop Broglio said. The post Archbishop Broglio denounces ‘public spectacle’ of Hasan execution, obliges Catholic recusal first appeared on OSV News.
Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled
The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Oct. 13 before undergoing lung surgery, prompting the cancellation of several public appearances and meetings for the coming week. The post Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled first appeared on OSV News.
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