Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs “no further treatment” following his Oct. 13 surgery for lung cancer.
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Pope at First General Audience After Surgery: Protecting Marriage Is More Urgent Than Ever
The pope, who returned to the Vatican Oct. 17 after four days in Rome’s Gemelli hospital, said the responsibility to protect and promote marriage and family life is “more urgent than ever before.”
During Phone Call With Zelenskyy, Pope Leo Urges Ukraine-Russia Humanitarian Cooperation as Russian Strike Kills Children at Playground
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that Ukraine and Russia will cooperate on humanitarian aid and evacuations for civilians in the southern Ukrainian city of Oleshky, the Vatican said.
Pope Leo Returns to Vatican Window for Angelus Saying Prayers Sustained Him After Cancer Surgery
One week after Pope Leo XIV first revealed to the world that he would be undergoing lung surgery, the pope returned to the window of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace Oct. 18, thanking Catholics worldwide for their prayers five days after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Pope Leo XIV Discharged From Hospital Early Following Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from the hospital Oct. 17 after doctors deemed him fit to return to the Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery.
Pope Leo XIV To Be Discharged From Hospital Early Following Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors deemed him fit to be discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital Oct. 17, four days after his lung cancer surgery.
Vatican Releases First Photos of Pope Leo XIV Celebrating Mass at Gemelli Hospital
The Vatican released the first photos of Pope Leo XIV since his Oct. 13 lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, showing the pontiff celebrating Mass inside Rome’s Gemelli Hospital as he continues his recovery.
Trump Sends Pope Leo ‘Get Well’ Wishes Following Cancer Diagnosis
President Donald Trump offered Pope Leo XIV his “best wishes” and “love” in a short interview with reporters Oct. 14, the day after the pope’s doctors announced that the pope had been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Chicago Students Who Held Mock Conclave Send Pope Leo XIV Care Package After Surgery
As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery in the hospital, a group of students from his hometown of Chicago are sending him a care package with get-well cards and a Chicago White Sox blanket.
US Bishops, Lawmakers Offer Prayers for Pope Leo After Cancer Diagnosis
Following the Holy See’s Oct. 13 announcement that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, Church and civic leaders expressed their hope and prayers for his full recovery.