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Pope Leo XIV to have surgery in 'coming days' to remove nodule in lung

"It was detected at a very early stage and is well localised," the pontiff said during an address in St. Peter's Square.

Euronews · Oct 11

Vatican spokesman says pope's lung surgery is planned for this week

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week for a nodular lesion in his lung, with the recovery time expected to be a week

The Independent UK · Oct 11

Pope Leo to undergo surgery to remove nodule on lung

The 71-year-old Leo made the announcement during his Sunday noon blessing

The Independent UK · Oct 11

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Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for early-stage lung nodule

Pope Leo XIV said Sunday he would undergo surgery in the coming days for a lung nodule detected at an early stage.

France 24 · Oct 11

The Vatican responds to the Pentagon's plans to livestream execution

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The Independent UK · Oct 11

Pope Leo condemns death penalty, Vance vows not to watch Hasan’s execution live

Without explicitly referring to the scheduled execution of the Fort Hood killer, the Pope reiterates the Church’s opposition to the death penalty. In the US, Vice-President Vance says he will not watch the execution by firing squad, which is due to be live-streamed in December

Euronews · Oct 10

Pope Leo XIV Faces Online Criticism After Video Shows Him Apparently Turning Away From Black Priest

Pope Leo XIV has faced online accusations of racial bias over a viral greeting-line clip, but longer footage reportedly shows an official redirecting him before he changed direction.

International Business Times UK · Oct 10

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Pope Leo says death penalty is ‘inadmissible’ amid US plans to livestream execution

Comes as US confirm Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing squad execution will be livestreamed

The Independent UK · Oct 10

Pope Declares Opposition To Death Penalty Shortly After U.S. Announced It Would Livestream An Execution

Pope Leo XIV called capital punishment "an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person" amidst intensified debate about the death penalty after Secretary of War Hegseth said the U.S. would broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan to the American public.

International Business Times · Oct 10

Can AI ever possess a human soul? Pope Leo XIV's remarks and Anthropic's new Claude policy deepen the consciousness debate

Pope Leo XIV recently addressed the distinction between human understanding and AI's data processing capabilities. He emphasized that human experiences cannot be fully captured by mere data compilation. Anthropic's new policy raises moral considerations regarding AI welfare and abusive interactions. Technology leaders remain divided over the consciousness and emotional capacity…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Trump Snubbed Again as Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize and Mark Carney Eyes TIME Honour

Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize and jokes about sharing it with Trump, as his latest snub fuels scrutiny and Mark Carney enters TIME Person of the Year speculation.

International Business Times UK · Oct 9

First suicide memorial by a US archdiocese signals a compassionate shift by the Catholic Church

A memorial for lives lost to suicide and their surviving families who grieve them was dedicated by the Archdiocese of Chicago earlier this year at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize as Trump loses again

Trump heaped pressure on the Norwegian Committee to give him the award

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize 2026 announced in Oslo

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The Independent UK · Oct 9

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The Economic Times · Oct 9

Anthropic bans 'cruel' behavior against its Claude AI

Anthropic on Thursday moved to bar users from treating its Claude AI system with needless cruelty, amid a growing philosophical debate over whether artificial intelligence can be conscious. Already last year, the company said it was giving Claude the ability to end conversations in rare, extreme cases of "persistently harmful…

Salon · Oct 8

Tech leaders embrace Trump's AI vision

The president's rebrand of AI is brilliant, according to Silicon Valley billionaires

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

Sam Altman Warns Against 'Religious Force' in AI After Elon Musk's Grok Calls Jesus 'Son of God'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned against treating AI as a religious authority after xAI's Grok chatbot described Jesus as the Son of God in response to a user request.

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Pope Leo XIV opens status check on Pope Francis' contentious opening to civilly remarried Catholics

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic leaders to courageously accompany families in their weaknesses and failures

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The Independent UK · Oct 7

Who could beat Trump to the Nobel Peace Prize this year?

IN FOCUS : Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Nobel Peace Prize haunted by the 'spectre' of Trump

Donald Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize continues, despite minimal chances of being awarded. The Norwegian Nobel Committee faces scrutiny in choosing this year's laureate amidst Trump's actions and policies. While some speculate the prize may go to humanitarian efforts, others suggest a more controversial choice could emerge. The…

International Business Times UK · Oct 6

Grok AI Chatbot Stated Jesus Did Not Qualify as a Fake God in Recent Viral Social Media Discussion

Grok defended leaving Jesus in an image after being asked to remove 'fake gods', citing historical sources and Christian claims while disclaiming personal religious belief.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Peru Prepares to Receive Leo XIV With a 14-Meter Statue and Gifts Made by Inmates

Peru builds the world's tallest papal statue and prison inmates craft gifts as Pope Leo XIV's six-day November visit approaches. Full itinerary inside.

Latin Times · Oct 5

October 4 Belongs to Both God and Dogs: Inside Mexico's Most Emotionally Charged Religious Ritual of the Year

Mexico's pet blessing ceremonies on October 4, 2026 carry historic weight as the Catholic Church marks 800 years since Saint Francis of Assisi's death.

Latin Times · Oct 5

A Million Pilgrims Walked to Luján. The Pope Arrives in 38 Days.

More than a million pilgrims walked 60 km to Luján Oct. 3–4. In 38 days, Pope León XIV celebrates Mass at the same basilica.

Texas Observer · Oct 5

It’s Time for the Catholic Church to Distribute the Loaves

The Vatican holds an estimated $73 billion in assets. That is an institution with the resources to move policy, fund organizing, and match the moral urgency of its own documents.

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