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Trump wishes Pope Leo speedy recovery following lung cancer surgery GMA News05:38
Vatican spokesman says pope's lung surgery is planned for this week The Korea Herald14:06
Pope says death penalty "inadmissible" amid U.S. plans to livestream execution CBS News16:34
Pope appoints Archbishop Viola as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica Vatican News11:24
VATICAN - Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle is the new Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals Agenzia Fides14:18
Explainer: What is the role of Cardinal Tagle as Dean of the College of Cardinals? GMA News18:01
Pope Leo approves Tagle as first Asian dean of Catholic cardinals The Straits Times12:11

Latest News

In the last 2 hours

Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after lung surgery Anadolu Agency17:22

In the last 4 hours

Pope Leo hospital update as statement issued following cancer surgery The Sentinel16:56

Pope’s surgeon: No clinical reason to cancel visit to South America Vatican News16:30

Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery NPR16:11

Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery Crux16:00

Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after being discharged from hospital Vatican News15:19

Patriarch of Jerusalem met US Ambassador to the Holy See and groups of pilgrims Orthodox Times15:18

Pope Leo XIV discharged from hospital after lung surgery, returns to Vatican Sweden Herald15:15

Pope leaves hospital in Rome four days after lung cancer surgery The Irish News15:06

Pope Leo Leaves Rome's Gemelli Hospital NewsMax15:05

In the last 6 hours

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery France 2414:59

Pope Leo leaves hospital, returns to Vatican earlier than planned after operation National Catholic Reporter14:56

Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospital and return to Vatican ABC News13:26

In the last 8 hours

Pope Leo To Be Released From The Hospital Saturday, 4 Days After Lung Cancer Surgery HuffPost (US)13:00

Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospital and return to Vatican after surgery to remove lung… Fox News12:48

Pope Leo XIV to leave hospital after lung surgery Anadolu Agency12:16

An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis Crux12:06

Pope Leo XIV discharged after lung cancer surgery, set to resume public duties with Sunday blessing The Telegraph, Calcutta11:56

Pope Leo will leave hospital today and return to the Vatican America Magazine11:41

Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery The Independent11:33

Pope Leo XIV cleared for discharge from hospital, Vatican says euronews11:30

Pope Leo will leave hospital, return to Vatican on Oct 17: Holy See Channel NewsAsia11:28

Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital on Saturday, Vatican says CBS News11:23

Earlier today

Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospital Vatican News10:56

Pope Leo to leave hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery Internazionale.it10:51

Vatican newspaper spotlights world hunger, agricultural innovation (CWN) Catholic World News10:44

Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat BBC06:08

Pope Leo XIV brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in health crisis The Korea Times05:33

Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance as first images released since cancer surgery AsiaOne02:44

Recovering from lung surgery, Pope Leo urges Putin to agree to ceasefire in Russian-held… Fox News00:28

Yesterday

Pope Leo XIV seen for first time since lung cancer surgery amid major recovery milestone Fox News20:16 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV speaks with Putin about Oleshky, calls for truce to evacuate civilians Ukrinform19:13 16-Oct-26

Putin agrees to cooperate with Pope Leo’s plea for aid for Ukrainian town Internazionale.it18:44 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo Calls Putin, Urges Ukraine Humanitarian Truce NewsMax18:43 16-Oct-26

Pope calls for ceasefire during phone call with Putin to help people in Oleshky Interfax-Ukraine18:21 16-Oct-26

Pope speaks to Putin and denounces attacks as he recovers from lung surgery The Irish News18:04 16-Oct-26

'Pétros ení': New film on St Peter’s tomb features Pope Leo Vatican News17:58 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo speaks with Putin by telephone from hospital America Magazine17:52 16-Oct-26

From hospital, pope pushes Putin for ceasefire in contested Ukraine city The Korea Times17:30 16-Oct-26

Kremlin says Putin told Pope Leo he backs Vatican idea to help civilians in Oleshky Internazionale.it17:12 16-Oct-26

First images released of Pope Leo after cancer surgery, celebrating Mass at hospital The Korea Times16:39 16-Oct-26

First photos of Pope Leo since surgery released by the Vatican America Magazine15:58 16-Oct-26

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis BBC15:53 16-Oct-26

Pope celebrates Mass as recovery from cancer surgery progresses euronews15:51 16-Oct-26

What will Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis mean for his papacy? America Magazine15:48 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo to recite prayers in public Sunday, Vatican says ABC News15:41 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis: What we know America Magazine15:38 16-Oct-26

Photos show pope celebrating Mass at hospital after cancer surgery CBS News15:14 16-Oct-26

Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery euronews15:10 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass in hospital while recovering from lung cancer operation France 2414:36 16-Oct-26

Pope’s doctors say tests confirm continued improvement after cancer surgery The Irish News14:30 16-Oct-26

First images released of Pope Leo celebrating Mass at hospital after cancer surgery Crux14:22 16-Oct-26

First photos of Pope Leo since surgery and cancer diagnosis released The Independent14:11 16-Oct-26

Pope Leo to make Sunday appearance after ‘steady improvement’, Vatican says Internazionale.it13:28 16-Oct-26

Pope's doctors say tests confirm continued improvement in his condition after cancer surgery The Korea Times13:25 16-Oct-26

KRG Representative Highlights Historic Ties Between Kurdistan Region and Vatican Kurdistan2413:00 16-Oct-26

Vatican games out possible Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery Crux12:40 16-Oct-26

Vatican considers Sunday prayer appearance as Pope Leo recovers from lung surgery Pittsburgh Post-Gazette12:38 16-Oct-26

Catholics in Africa outnumber those in Europe, Vatican says The Straits Times11:55 16-Oct-26

Cardinal Parolin: Inauguration of Iraqi embassy building ‘a sign of hope’ Vatican News11:42 16-Oct-26

Vatican considers possible Sunday prayers appearance as Pope recovers from op The Irish News10:56 16-Oct-26

Vatican newspaper spotlights plight of West Bank's Palestinian Christians (CWN) Catholic World News05:53 16-Oct-26

Pope's recovery on track after surgery, Vatican says The Hindu05:22 16-Oct-26

In the last 7 days

Interview: Cardinal Cupich on Pope Leo’s ‘shocking’ cancer diagnosis America Magazine17:51 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo resumes working, sees top aide in hospital as doctors say lung recovered from surgery National Catholic Reporter17:40 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says CBS News17:04 15-Oct-26

Pope's cancer operation already reshaping his papacy Buenos Aires Times16:51 15-Oct-26

Archbishop Gallagher: Dialogue is essential to keep dream of peace alive Vatican News16:41 15-Oct-26

Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital America Magazine16:29 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo has ‘resumed work’ three days after lung cancer surgery America Magazine16:09 15-Oct-26

Holy See calls for international cooperation to combat transnational crime Vatican News15:29 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo's cancer operation already reshaping papacy The New Arab14:03 15-Oct-26

Trump Turns Pope's Cancer Diagnosis Into Pat On The Back: 'They're Big Trump Supporters' HuffPost (US)13:51 15-Oct-26

New episcopal ordination in China: Ignatius Ding Zuyao ordained Bishop of Haimen Agenzia Fides13:38 15-Oct-26

VATICAN - On the eve of the 100th World Mission Day, Pope Leo XIV entrusted to the Virgin Mary’s care during the… Agenzia Fides13:38 15-Oct-26

The John Paul II Vatican Foundation celebrates 45 years Vatican News13:37 15-Oct-26

Holy See: Disarmament is essential to building peace and cannot be postponed Vatican News12:36 15-Oct-26

Vatican reporter says news of Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis was 'tense' ABC News10:01 15-Oct-26

Pope has 'good night' in hospital after lung surgery, Vatican says euronews09:28 15-Oct-26

Sustainability award bearing Pope Leo's name spotlights his own environmental record National Catholic Reporter09:03 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past Crux08:51 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo has good second night at Rome's Gemelli hospital Vatican News08:11 15-Oct-26

Pope Leo 'slept well' as his recovery continues, Vatican says ABC News08:09 15-Oct-26

Trump wishes Pope Leo speedy recovery following lung cancer surgery GMA News05:38 15-Oct-26

Trump wishes Pope Leo speedy recovery after lung cancer diagnosis, speaks highly of pontiff's… Fox News05:22 15-Oct-26

Government prepares for possibility Pope Leo may not visit Buenos Aires Times04:51 15-Oct-26

Trump says he wants to see Pope Leo 'get well' Anadolu Agency00:47 15-Oct-26

Leo's calm amid cancer diagnosis spotlights another side of his pontificate National Catholic Reporter23:02 14-Oct-26

Nechirvan Barzani wishes Pope Leo speedy recovery Shafaq News22:31 14-Oct-26

Who Runs the Catholic Church When the Pope Is Hospitalized? TIME22:16 14-Oct-26

Church renews commitment to families at conclusion of 'Amoris laetitia' meeting Vatican News22:10 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican reveals following surgery ABC News21:08 14-Oct-26

Adenocarcinoma: What studies say about Pope’s lung cancer Peoples Gazette19:22 14-Oct-26

Cardinal Tagle reads Pope Leo’s homily to bishops: ‘The world has no future without strong families’ America Magazine19:08 14-Oct-26

What to Know About Pope Leo's Lung Cancer Diagnosis TIME19:02 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says Fox News19:00 14-Oct-26

Pope's cancer prognosis may depend on these factors, doctors say CBS News18:51 14-Oct-26

Pope out of bed, progress ‘normal’, doctors say New Zealand Herald18:35 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV's South America trip remains planned after lung cancer surgery Scripps News18:31 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo is walking, eating and receiving therapy after lung cancer surgery America Magazine18:20 14-Oct-26

Special report: Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says ABC News18:04 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo's nodule found to be cancerous, lower lobe of right lung removed: Vatican ABC News17:54 14-Oct-26

What to know about lung adenocarcinoma following Pope Leo's diagnosis ABC News17:42 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis The Korea Times16:43 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis brings uncertainty to the Vatican The Washington Post16:37 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo is back on his feet after lung surgery and cancer diagnosis The Independent16:30 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV recovering 'normally' after lung cancer surgery, says Vatican Anadolu Agency16:26 14-Oct-26

Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say BBC16:24 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say Crux15:33 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV Walks and Eats After Surgery for Lung Cancer, Vatican Says Sweden Herald15:32 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo XIV's recovery progressing normally, says Vatican GMA News15:24 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo's lung surgery completed successfully, Vatican says ABC News14:30 14-Oct-26

VATICAN - Ten years of Amoris Laetitia: Pope Leo XIV urges families to nurture love, prayer and welcome Agenzia Fides14:14 14-Oct-26

What to know about Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis America Magazine14:06 14-Oct-26

Pope Leo's lung surgery successfully completed: Vatican ABC News13:59 14-Oct-26

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