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Pope Leo XIV leaves the Vatican on October 13, 2026, to be admitted to Rome's Gemelli University Hospital for an operation to remove a lump from his lung.
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Pope Leo, 71, Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

The American pontiff’s surgery to remove a small growth on his lung was successful, but it was confirmed to be cancerous.

Lauren Hartley
Health Director Andrea Cambieri welcomes Pope Leo XIV as he arrives at Gemelli University Hospital in Rome on October 13, 2026, for a lung lump removal.
HEALTH SCARE

Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Lung Surgery

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Pope Leo sitting down.
HOLY WAR

Vatican Blows Up Trump Goon’s Pope Leo Claim

Janna Brancolini

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the press after paying his respects to victims of the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., September 3, 2025. ALEX WROBLEWSKI/Pool via REUTERS
SACRED SPAT

JD Vance Unloads on Vatican Officials in New Book

Erkki Forster

TOPSHOT - This photo illustration created on April 13, 2026 shows a picture of US President Donald Trump on a screen and an AI-generated picture he posted on his Truth Social platform depicting himself as Jesus Christ after criticizing Pope Leo XIV. Trump later posted an AI-generated image seemingly depicting himself as Jesus Christ. In the image, the president appears dressed in red and white robes as he cures a man with his healing hand. The American flag is shown over his shoulder. Trump and the White House have previously shared AI-generated images, including one that showed the president dressed as the pope. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
THOU SHALT NOT SULK

Trump Lashes Out at Pope Leo for Meeting With His Foe

Sarah-Jane Collins

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HOLY MOLEY

Rubio Squirms When Cornered on Trump’s Feud With Pope

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