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The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a calm first night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital after he underwent a successful lung operation without complications, adding that further information will be provided later in the day.

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Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung was successful and he has returned to his room at the Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office.

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The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses a debate on sustainable development noting the deep interconnectedness of all human dimensions.

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At the "Tone la Maji" centre, meaning “a drop of water,” street children in southern Nairobi, Kenya, explore their talents and dreams for life, as recounted by our correspondent during a recent visit.

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Pope Leo XIV has arrived at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital, where he is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday afternoon to remove a "small, localized nodule" from his lung.

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Pope Leo XIV sends a message to a conference on Blessed Pope John Paul I at the Pontifical Gregorian University, and urges all individuals and institutions to do their part to concretely safeguard and promote peace.

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Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin shares with journalists his hope for the Pope's quick recovery from surgery, saying everyone is accompanying Pope Leo with prayer and affection.

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As Pope Leo XIV prepares for surgery on Tuesday, Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of Rome, will lead a Rosary at Gemelli Hospital and the Pope’s Augustinian confreres gather in prayer at a Marian shrine near Rome.

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Organizers of World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul have launched an official pilgrim app to help young Catholics prepare for travel to South Korea and take part in the gathering.

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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.

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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.

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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,

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In a meeting with members of the “Circolo di San Pietro,” a Roman charity association that assists those who are most vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of Chrisitan charity as a guiding force to sustain our service.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Pope Leo XIV reveals that he is set to undergo surgery to remove a “localized nodule in my lung,” noting that it is at a “very early stage and is well localized.” The operation will take place in the coming days at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.

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The second day of the conference, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” reflects on the state of mental health among young people and the relationship between psychological distress and drug use.

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On the fourth day of the Amoris laetitia meeting in the Vatican, Cardinal José Cobo Cano calls for ongoing pastoral accompaniment, while theologian María Marcela Mazzini emphasizes that the Sacrament of Marriage must be lived as well as celebrated.

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