Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery; Vatican says he intends to make South America trip

Doctors say the pontiff's recovery is proceeding as expected, while the Vatican confirms his desire to go ahead with a planned visit to Latin America in November.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV shares message after lung cancer surgery

The Holy See Press Office confirmed the nodule removed on Tuesday during Pope Leo's surgery is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. Follow here for more updates.

What is pulmonary adenocarcinoma? An oncologist explains and talks about Pope Leo XIV's recovery

According to lung cancer expert Luis Ráez, Pope Leo's treatment will depend on the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread.

New archbishop appointed in Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Carlos Tomás Morel Diplán was appointed by Pope Leo XIV as coadjutor archbishop of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in 2025, with the automatic right of succession upon his predecessor's retiremenpon his predecessor's retiremen.

Nigeria Catholic parish, hospital and 3 schools suspend activities indefinitely amid insecurity

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has suspended operations at a number of Catholic institutions in Ihugh withdrawing all diocesan personnel due to ongoing violence, attacks, and threats.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV recovery after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says November trip is still on

The Holy See Press Office confirmed the nodule removed on Tuesday during Pope Leo's surgery is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. Follow here for more updates.

Sen. Hawley asks FDA to address concerns over incomplete data in abortion drug safety study

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Ohio's University of Dayton names first woman president

The University of Dayton announced its first woman president, while Catholic high schools in Cleveland and Omaha launched career development programs in this week's roundup of Catholic education news.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer

The Holy See Press Office confirmed the nodule removed on Tuesday during Pope Leo's surgery is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. Follow here for more updates.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

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