The Holy See Press Office confirmed Tuesday evening that the nodule removed during Pope Leo XIV’s surgery was cancerous.

Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties?

As the Church and the world prays for Pope Leo XIV this week, we turn to St. Bernardine of Siena, known as “the Apostle of Italy” and for his intercession for those with lung and respiratory issues.

As the pontiff undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican’s chief medical official plays a central role in coordinating his care.

The pontiff’s surprise disclosure about a lung nodule has drawn praise from senior cardinals, who see it as an unprecedented gesture of transparency and an expression of humility and trust.

The conference focuses on the ethical and moral dimensions of caring for the environment and vulnerable communities, Father John Abubakar, chief sustainability officer at Villanova University, said.

The Holy Father’s procedure was completed successfully and confirmed the diagnosis of lung cancer, the Holy See Press Office said. Follow here for more updates and reactions.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio said, after meeting with Pope Leo XIV, that the firing squad could cause moral harm to the service members ordered to carry it out.

Children in Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria joined a global rosary campaign for peace this month.

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