Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV is embarking on the longest and farthest trip of his pontificate: A12-day, three-nation tour of Latin America that carries more personal and historic weight than any of his voyages to date.
Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
Bob Dylan came knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’ s door Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy.
Leo’s Latin America homecoming will also honor Francis’ legacy
Pope Leo XIV will travel to the Latin American countries of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru Nov. 6-17, just over three weeks after undergoing lung surgery to treat cancer. The 71-year-old pontiff faces a grueling itinerary, delivering 36 speeches during his…
Catholic Church’s ‘Theological Pornography’ Continues to Harm LGBTQI+ People 40 Years On
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis redirected global attention to the human elements of the Vatican. Popes, too, get sick. Religious monoliths are populated by people who share the human condition including, one might hope, deep compassion for and appreciation…
The Vatican Museums celebrate almost a century of popemobiles with new exhibit
A new Vatican exhibit celebrates nearly 100 years of one of the world’s most recognizable cars: the popemobile. From brocade seats to electric motors, the eight historic vehicles on display trace the history of how papal transportation went from stately…
Pope says ‘there is no such thing as a holy war’ in message to religious leaders
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday denounced any religious justification for wars raging around the world, saying “there is no such thing as a holy war.”
To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn’t that simple
As tech companies race to build the most powerful artificial intelligence, some are also asking how to teach a chatbot right from wrong. Their answer? Religion.
Catholic Church’s ‘Theological Pornography’ Continues to Harm LGBTQI+ People 40 Years On
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis redirected global attention to the human elements of the Vatican. Popes, too, get sick. Religious monoliths are populated by people who share the human condition including, one might hope, deep compassion for and appreciation…
Pope speaks with Putin, denouncing recent attacks as he shows recovery from lung surgery progressing
Pope Leo XIV gave strong indications Friday that he was recovering well from lung cancer surgery and was very much in charge of running the Catholic Church, speaking on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, meeting with top aides…
Doctors say Pope Leo’s lung has recovered well from surgery and say his post-operative tests normal
Pope Leo XIV’s lung has recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule, and he resumed working from the hospital on Thursday, his doctors and the Vatican reported.
Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too
When many people think of an average lung cancer patient, they often imagine an older man smoking. But the face of lung cancer has changed. Over the past 15 years, more women, never smokers and younger people are being diagnosed…
Pope Leo lays groundwork for future conclave by naming Filipino cardinal as dean of cardinals
Pope Leo XIV took a first step Friday to lay the groundwork for the eventual conclave that will elect his successor: He appointed Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the new dean of the College of Cardinals, elevating his profile…