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17/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV has left Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and returned to the Vatican after successful lung cancer surgery. Doctors confirmed reassuring test results as he continues his recovery.

Pope Leo XIV left the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital shortly after 3:30 p.m. local time on Saturday to return to the Vatican.

17/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV’s surgeon has approved his Nov. 6–17 apostolic journey to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru following successful lung cancer surgery, clearing the way for his highly anticipated South American visit.

Pope Leo has received the green light from his surgeon to proceed with his planned Nov. 6–17 apostolic journey to Latin America.

17/10/2026

Today (Oct. 17) Catholics celebrate Saint Ignatius of Antioch, Bishop and Martyr, an Apostolic Father whose burning love for Christ and fearless witness unto death fortified the early Church.

Facing martyrdom in Rome, Ignatius desired only to be “ground by the teeth of wild beasts” so that he might become pure bread for Christ. Through his profound letters, he championed unity around the bishop, defended the Real Presence in the Eucharist, and left an eternal testament of steadfast fidelity to the Gospel.

Saint Ignatius of Antioch, pray for us!

17/10/2026

At 3:30 Rome time, Pope Leo left Gemelli Hospital just as he arrived: walking, smiling, and greeting the crowd.
He will continue his recovery at the Vatican and is expected to lead the Sunday Angelus overlooking St. Peter’s Square tomorrow.
Video: Veronica Giacometti / EWTN News

17/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV has been cleared for discharge from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Saturday following successful lung cancer surgery, with doctors reporting reassuring test results and recovery.

The Vatican announced that Leo would celebrate Mass at the hospital before being discharged, and lead his Angelus at the Vatican on Sunday.

16/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery as Catholics pray for his health. Meanwhile, the Vatican marks 10 years of Amoris Laetitia and announces key appointments.

Pope Leo recovers after lung surgery as the Vatican marks 10 years of Amoris Laetitia, premieres a Newman documentary, and announces St. Peter's new archpriest.

16/10/2026

An Acton Institute conference in Rome brought together media leaders and academics to examine the challenges of communicating truth and cutting through noise in the age of AI.

An Acton Institute conference in Rome explored communicating truth amid growing public distrust and challenges posed by AI in modern media.

10/10/2026

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09/10/2026

“¡Viva Cristo Rey!” A century after Mexico’s Cristero War, a conference in Rome revisits the courage, sacrifice, and complex legacy of Catholics who fought for religious freedom.

A Rome conference marks 100 years since Mexico’s Cristero War, examining religious persecution, Catholic martyrs, and hopes for a visit by Pope Leo XIV.

09/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sister Mary Teresa Barron as adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization in the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches, while also entrusting her with leadership of the Pontifical Mission Societies.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Mary Teresa Barron to lead the Pontifical Mission Societies, marking another milestone for women in Vatican leadership.