LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV surgery completed successfully, Holy See Press Office says

The Holy Father's procedure was completed successfully and as planned, the Holy See Press Office said in an update. Follow here for more updates and reactions.

Who is Dr. Luigi Carbone, Pope Leo XIV's personal physician?

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

Praying for Pope Leo? Meet the patron saint of lung problems

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.

EWTN News explains: Who's in charge of the Vatican while Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized?

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

'Do It, Do It, Do It': New York Archbishop Walks the Camino de Santiago

In his pilgrim's Mass homily, Hicks recalled that "Our Lady of the Pillar wants only one thing from us. She wants us to know her Son and to find salvation through, in, and with her Son Jesus Christ."

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital, will undergo surgery on Tuesday

Pope Leo XIV arrived at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday for same-day surgery to remove a small lung nodule detected at a very early stage. Follow updates and reactions here.

Villanova scholars bring Catholic social teaching to Rome sustainability conference

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.

Pope Leo XIV breaks with decades of secrecy by announcing his own surgery

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.

Across the Middle East, children answer Pope Leo's call to pray the rosary for peace

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

Bishops condemn broadcast of firing squad execution, emphasize Church's opposition to death penalty

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.