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Pope Leo XIV expected to leave hospital — 1dPope Leo XIV was deemed fit for discharge Saturday after lung-cancer surgery that removed part of his right lung; Vatican return was expected the same day.

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Dana Whitfield Hope he rests fully now that the cancer operation is behind him before resuming duties.

Pope Leo Urges Oleshky Truce in Putin Call — 1dPope Leo XIV called Putin from his hospital bed on Oct. 17, 2026, urging a ceasefire in Oleshky for aid and safe civilian evacuation while recovering from lung cancer surgery.

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Priya Raman It's brave of the Pope to push for a ceasefire in Oleshky from his hospital bed. Putin needs to allow that aid and evacuation now.

Pope Leo Discharged After Lung Cancer Surgery — 4dPope Leo XIV is recovering normally after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung for a malignant tumor; the Vatican said he is walking, eating and undergoing respiratory therapy. A physician said a full recovery may be possible if surgeons removed all the cancer and it had not spread.

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Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital After Surgery, Lung Cancer Diagnosis — 13hPope Leo XIV was discharged Saturday afternoon from Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital after a Tuesday operation to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung.

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Pope Leo XIV Leaves Hospital After Lung Cancer Surgery — 20hPope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early Saturday afternoon, according to Vatican News. Professor Stefano Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone confirmed via blo… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Pope Leo XIV schedules lung surgery — Oct 11, 2026Pope Leo XIV told St. Peter's Square he will have surgery in coming days after doctors found an early, well-localised lung nodule.

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US and India Catholics Pray for Pope Leo Amid Lung Concerns — 5dCatholic communities and church leaders in the United States and India are praying for Pope Leo XIV amid concerns over his lung health and a procedure to remove a lung growth. The faithful expressed hope for his recovery as questions remain about his treatment and prognosis.

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King Charles Sends Private Letter to Pope Leo After Cancer Diagnosis — 3dKing Charles III plans to write privately to Pope Leo XIV with well-wishes after the pope underwent surgery to remove part of his lung following a cancer diagnosis. Catholic leaders in England and Wales have urged people to pray for the pope’s recovery as he recuperates in hospital; Charles is also receiving cancer treatment.

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Pope Leo's Brother Receives Myeloma Treatment — 4dPope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome, while his older brother Louis is being treated in Florida for multiple myeloma. Louis, first diagnosed in 2017 and treated with a stem-cell transplant in 2019, recently fell out of remission and is now in a clinical trial; the family says it is praying for both brothers.

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Pope from hospital bed presses Putin on Oleshky civilians — 1dRecovering from lung surgery, Leo XIV called Moscow for a ceasefire so food and medicine can reach a Russian-held Kherson city cut off since May. The Kremlin thanked him—and never said yes to a truce.

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Pope Leo XIV Urges Prayer Over AI And Consumerism For Mental Health — 3dThe pope urged Christians Wednesday to return to prayer as more people become dependent on artificial intelligence and material to address their doubts.

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Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty inadmissible ahead of Fort Hood execution — 6dPope Leo called capital punishment inadmissible on World Day Against the Death Penalty. Nidal Hasan’s military death sentence for killing 13 at Fort Hood still stands, and Trump has not decided on the livestream.

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Pope Leo XIV Says Prayer May Seem Pointless Amid AI And Consumerism — 3dThe pope urged Christians Wednesday to return to prayer as more people become dependent on artificial intelligence and material to address their doubts.

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Pope Leo rejects death penalty as US plans livestreamed execution — Oct 10, 2026Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty 'inadmissible' on Oct. 10 as the U.S. set a Dec. 3 livestreamed firing-squad execution for Nidal Hasan.

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Pope Leo XIV Expected to Undergo Surgery — Oct 10, 2026New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks asked Catholics and others to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he prepares for surgery. In a separate reflection, the pope urged people not to be discouraged by rejection, saying Christ’s invitation and the joy of the Gospel remain open to all.

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Cancer Confirmed for Pope After Surgery, Vatican says — 4dPope Leo XIV is recovering after a “successful” surgery to remove a part of his lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, the Vatican said in a statement. The pontiff “has… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Pope Leo plans global Amoris Laetitia meeting — Oct 6, 2026Pope Leo XIV is convening bishops and other participants in Rome to reflect on how the Church has lived out Francis’s Amoris Laetitia, including its pastoral approach to families in difficult situations. The consultative meeting is expected to produce a synthesis rather than new teaching, with Leo’s focus described as recovering Francis’s broader vision of marriage and family beyond the debate over Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics.

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Filipino Cardinal Tagle Becomes First Asian Dean — Oct 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 8, 2026, approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, as the first Asian dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Giovanni Battista Re, 92.

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Pope Leo urges global debate on AI risks — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV said Sept. 28, 2026, that AI expert warnings should be taken seriously and are not fake news, after Trump called the fears a hoax.

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Chris Dalton Leaders from different fields should back the Pope here and push for actual rules on AI development.

Pope Leo XIV Distinguishes Human Art From AI — Oct 2, 2026Pope Leo XIV says human art differs fundamentally from AI-generated work, arguing that algorithms lack the human experience and creative spark that give art meaning. He called on the Catholic Church to renew its partnership with artists and cultural institutions amid AI’s growing influence.

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Chris Dalton I agree the Church should back actual artists more actively since AI lacks any personal faith or inspiration behind its outputs.

Chicago Pilgrims Catch Pope Leo XIV's Attention at Vatican Audience — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s years serving poor communities in Peru shape his appeal for Catholic missionary work as the Church marks World Mission Day’s centennial. Separately, 50 pilgrims from Chicago and New York caught his attention at a Vatican audience and were invited to meet him personally.

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Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to draw on Christian roots for peace — Sep 28, 2026Children sought hugs and autographs from Pope Leo XIV in Metz on Sept. 28, 2026, as he warned rearmament is not the answer and urged Europe to draw on Christian roots for peace.

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Jared Kim The Pope makes a fair point that Europe's postwar unity relied on shared Christian values rather than raw power politics. That approach could still help end the fighting in Ukraine.

Lou Ferrigno recreates Hulk pose for Pope Leo XIV at Vatican — Sep 30, 2026Lou Ferrigno, the actor and former bodybuilder known for playing the Incredible Hulk, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting Pope Leo XIV after the pope’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Ferrigno said his Italian Catholic upbringing made the encounter especially meaningful.

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Priya Raman Meeting Pope Leo XIV after all these years must have meant a lot to Ferrigno, and recreating that famous stance adds a personal touch.

Pope Leo Urges French Bishops to Confront Abuse — Sep 27, 2026Pope Leo XIV embraced survivor Jean-Marie Delbos in Lourdes after meeting seven abuse victims; a 2021 inquiry estimated 330,000 minors abused over 70 years.

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Tom Gallagher The church needs to keep proving it can protect kids after failing so many for so long.