Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery
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. Read all
Catholic Church news – 13 October 2026
OLA Sisters turning ecological commitment into action in Africa
For the Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), care for creation is not simply an environmental concern. It is part of their missionary vocation: caring for people, protecting the earth and responding to the needs of communities. Across Africa, this commitment is taking concrete form in gardens, fields, tree-planting initiatives, environmental education and advocacy. Read all
Holy See: Sustainable development must address all dimensions
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses a debate on sustainable development noting the deep interconnectedness of all human dimensions. Read all
Kenya: Emmanuel’s future begins with the keyboard
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. Read all
Pope Leo XIV admitted to Gemelli Hospital ahead of surgery
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. Read all
Pope Leo: 'We all are called to safeguard and promote peace'
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. Read all
US Archbishop ‘obliges’ Catholics to request to be excused from firing squad
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the Archbishop for the United States Military Services, issues a statement on the planned execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, expressing sympathy for Hasan’s victims and “obliging” Catholic soldiers to request to be excused if they are assigned to the firing squad, saying the action is “contrary to the teaching of the Church." Read all
Cardinal Parolin: 'I spoke with Pope Leo, who is an example of great serenity'
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. Read all
Catholics gather to pray Rosary for Pope Leo as he prepares for surgery
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. Read all
Seoul launches WYD 2027 app for international pilgrims
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. Read all
Bill Gates: Technology is a world in need of governance
In an interview with Vatican News, former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates speaks about the potential dangers associated with the growth of artificial intelligence, and explains that it is a sector incapable of self-regulation that must therefore be guided by governments, noting that action must be taken to harness the opportunities AI offers in healthcare, education, and agriculture. Read all