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Pope Leo has cancer and part of lung removed, Vatican announces

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Pope Leo is recovering at the hospital after lung nodule surgery, Vatican says

The surgery got under way as medical staff recited the Rosary prayer in the hospital chapel Tuesday evening

The Independent UK · Oct 13

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US Archbishop Asks Whether Execution Broadcast Puts Military 'In the Same Boat With Terrorists'

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio has criticised plans to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's scheduled execution, warning it could create a public spectacle and damage the US military's reputation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

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

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Vatican says growth on Pope Leo XIV's lung was cancerous

The 71-year-old pontiff waved to well-wishers gathered outside the Vatican as he departed for Rome's Gemelli hospital earlier in the day.

Euronews · Oct 13

Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, a procedure that will determine if the lesion is malignant

The Independent UK · Oct 13

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🔴 Surgery on Pope Leo's cancerous lung nodule went well, Vatican says

Pope Leo had a lower lobe of his right lung removed during surgery on Tuesday and ‌was diagnosed with lung ⁠adenocarcinoma, a common form of ‌lung cancer, the Vatican said in ⁠a medical bulletin. The surgery was successful and the pope is expected to spend a week in hospital recovering.…

France 24 · Oct 12

Trump's Mixed Messages Over the Execution Livestream as Vance and Catholic Leaders Question the Plan

President Donald Trump has given conflicting accounts about a proposed livestream of Nidal Hasan's execution, prompting criticism from politicians, Catholic leaders, survivors and Vice-President JD Vance.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming operation to remove lung nodule

The Vatican press office has said doctors expect the pope's recovery to take around a week. That would make it possible for him to leave for his visit to Latin America as planned on 6 November.

Euronews · Oct 12

What to know about Pope Leo XIV's upcoming lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV is to undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule — a small growth of dense tissue inside the lung. Here is what to know about the procedure.

Euronews · Oct 12

Business as usual at the Vatican as Pope Leo prepares to have surgery to remove a lung nodule

It's business as usual at the Vatican, a day after Pope Leo XIV revealed he would have an operation this week to remove a lung nodule

The Independent UK · Oct 12

Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery: What we know about his health and upcoming plans

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled for surgery to extract a lung nodule and is anticipated to recover within a week at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, a facility renowned for treating previous popes. Although the pope's health remains stable, this operation could potentially hinder his upcoming international engagements. Vatican officials announced…

The Times of India · Oct 12

What to know about Pope Leo’s planned lung nodule surgery

Pope Leo XIV is to have an operation to remove a localized lung nodule detected early

The Independent UK · Oct 12

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Medical Daily · Oct 12

Pope Leo XIV Heads Into Lung Surgery This Week After Doctors Find Early-Stage Nodule During Recent Medical Checks

Pope Leo XIV, 71, will have surgery this week to remove an early, localized lung nodule. The Vatican has not said whether it is benign or cancerous.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Pope Leo Reveals an Early-Stage Lung Nodule and Surgery, Raising Doubts Over His November Americas Tour

Pope Leo XIV says doctors found an early-stage lung nodule and will operate within days, leaving his first Latin America tour in November under a cloud of uncertainty.

International Business Times UK · Oct 12

Pope Leo Announces He Is Undergoing Surgery: Here's What It Means for the Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery in Rome after doctors found a small, localised lung nodule. The Vatican has not disclosed its nature, while well-wishes have followed.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

Pope Leo XIV Reveals Doctors Found Lung Nodule as He Prepares for Surgery and Appeals for Prayers

Pope Leo XIV says doctors found a small lung nodule and recommended surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. His November South America visit remains scheduled.

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We Got This Covered · Oct 11

Pope Leo XIV declares capital punishment ‘inadmissible.’ Then US announces plans to livestream a firing squad execution at Fort Hood

It came on the World Day Against the Death Penalty.

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Pope Leo XIV health update: Will Pope Leo XIV's surgery impact his upcoming Latin America trip in November?

Pope Leo XIV announced that he will have surgery to remove a lung nodule found during medical exams. The procedure is scheduled at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital in Rome early next week. Doctors expect the Pope to recover in about one week, allowing him to continue with his duties.…

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

Is Pope Leo XIV Sick? Pontiff Announces Impending Surgery After Doctors Find a Lung Nodule

Pope Leo XIV is due to undergo surgery in Rome after doctors found a localised lung nodule. The Vatican has not disclosed its nature or confirmed whether the operation will affect his November visit.

International Business Times UK · Oct 11

'Boost Their Own Popularity': Peter Thiel Accuses Barack Obama and Pope Leo of Exploiting AI Fears

Peter Thiel has accused Barack Obama and Pope Leo XIV of exploiting public anxiety about artificial intelligence, though recordings do not independently verify his claims about their motives.

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Pope Leo health update: Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule this week. What is it? Check recovery time, future programmes

Pope Leo is expected to undergo surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where Francis and popes before him were treated and where there is a special apartment for pontiffs.

The Times of India · Oct 11

Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery ahead of major South America trip in November

Addressing the public during his traditional Sunday noon blessing, Leo thanked those who had expressed concern and asked them to keep him in their prayers. The pope said the abnormality had been detected at an early stage and was localised, adding that he had decided to proceed with surgery on…

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Pope Leo to undergo surgery in the coming days

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