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Pope Leo to be admitted to Gemelli Hospital on October 13

Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday morning where he will undergo surgery to remove a “small, localized lung nodule,” requiring changes to his scheduled events, according to the Director of the Holy See Press Office. Read all

‘Amoris laetitia’: Listening to family fragilities, avoiding hasty judgment

On the fifth day of the ‘Amoris laetitia’ meeting, theologian Julie Hanlon Rubio calls for a reinvigoration of a “vision of marriage as intimate partnership oriented to love and justice," while Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio Siongco David says the Church must ask "how close the Church is willing to come to families in their actual struggles." Read all

Archbishop Gallagher: Migrant children must be welcomed, not merely assisted

Celebrating Mass in Geneva for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher stresses the importance of recognizing the dignity of displaced children and offering them a sense of belonging. Read all

Scores of people die in migrant boat tragedy off Horn of Africa

A migrant boat attempting to cross the Bab al-Mandeb Strait between Djibouti, in the Horn of Africa, and Yemen, on the Arabian Peninsula, leaves more than 130 dead and over 80 people still missing, Read all

Pope: Charity is source of prayer, soul of action, expression of sacrifice

In a meeting with members of the “Circolo di San Pietro,” an organisation in Rome that assists the most vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of Christian charity as a guiding force. Read all

Pope Leo thanks Cardinal Re for service as Dean of College of Cardinals

After receiving his resignation as Dean of the College of Cardinals, Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, expressing his gratitude for all his years of service with the Holy See, and stresses that the Cardinal is “one of the best-known and most highly esteemed servants of the Holy See.” Read all

Christian leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo XIV

Church leaders across the globe are praying for Pope Leo XIV and for the medical staff involved in his upcoming surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” in his lung. Read all

Prayers pour in for Pope Leo XIV's upcoming surgery

Following Pope Leo XIV’s announcement that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule, Catholics around the world send their prayers and best wishes for his quick recovery. Read all

Pope Leo XIV renews appeal for peace in Ukraine

Pope Leo XIV renews his appeal for peace in Ukraine, and recalls the effects of its reduced grain exports on poor countries around the world. Read all

Pope at Angelus: Christian joy is ‘gift of God for world’s salvation’

At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast, and recalls that Christian joy impels us to share it with others, even at the risk of misunderstandings. Read all

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Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery

After Pope Leo XIV announced his upcoming surgery to remove a lung nodule, Catholic bishops, clergy, religious and faithful in the U.S. offered up prayers. The post Bishops, clergy, religious and faithful offer prayers for Pope Leo ahead of lung surgery first appeared on OSV News.

New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health

A U.S.-based Catholic ministry has new online resources to help lay Catholics understand mental health struggles and how to better accompany those seeking help. The post New online courses help Catholics comfort those struggling with mental health first appeared on OSV News.

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 11, 2026

The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV's Angelus address given Oct. 11 at St. Peter's Square, reflecting on today's Gospel reading. The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Oct. 11, 2026 first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule

Junno Arocho Esteves

Pope Leo XIV announced that he will undergo surgery after doctors discovered a nodule, or lump, in his lungs. The post Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery to remove lung nodule first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person

In a post published Oct. 10, on the World Day Against the Death Penalty, the pope said the common good of humanity can be safeguarded without the death penalty. The post Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ attack on dignity of human person first appeared on OSV News.

Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced the 2026 start of its annual Novena for Mental Health, which takes place Oct. 10-18. The post Novena, resources respond to ‘urgent pastoral challenge’ of mental health first appeared on OSV News.

Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica

Pope Leo XIV appointed Oct. 10 Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as the new archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica and the pope's vicar for Vatican City. The post Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica first appeared on OSV News.

Everything ‘begins with God’ for first Black woman to be president of Denver’s Regis University

André Escaleira, Jr.

Shawna Cooper Whitehead is the first African American and the first woman to head Regis and the first Black woman president to lead a U.S. Jesuit university. The post Everything ‘begins with God’ for first Black woman to be president of Denver’s Regis University first appeared on OSV News.

Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness

When you're sick, it impacts nearly every aspect of your life. The post Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness first appeared on OSV News.

Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith

Mike Ditka, the Catholic Hall of Fame football player and fiery coach who led the Chicago Bears to their only Super Bowl championship, died at age 86. The post Mike Ditka dies at 86: A life of football, fire, and Catholic faith first appeared on OSV News.

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