Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoing lung cancer surgery, emphasizing that authentic love involves mutual self-giving, fidelity and … Learn More
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 … Learn More
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 on … Learn More
The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” concluded on the evening of Oct. 14 … Learn More
The aim of World Mission Sunday (Oct. 18), established 100 years ago by Pope Pius XI, has “borne fruit in my own life,” said Pope Leo XIV. The pope reflected … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13 during which surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung. Dr. Stefano … Learn More
Editor’s note: The Vatican Press Office released the following statement on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13: “The surgery was completed successfully, within the expected timeframe and as planned, and the Holy … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs. Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 11, during … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV opened a Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia on Oct. 7, … Learn More
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 4 reflected on the Gospel parable of the tenants and the enduring witness of St. Francis of Assisi, saying that “the charism of St. Francis … Learn More
