Seven Million Pilgrims, 25,077 Volunteers, social media and a podcast: Argentina Prepares to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

Oct 21, 2026 10:20

The visit, the first by a pope to Argentina since John Paul II traveled there in 1987, carries particular significance. Photo: The Cronist

Pope Leo XIV

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

The encouraging signs have prompted cautious optimism, but they do not yet provide a complete picture of his prognosis. The Vatican has confirmed that the cancerous tissue was removed, while the results needed to establish whether the disease had spread have not been made public

Oct 14, 2026 16:01

Jorge Enrique Mújica

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Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

Pratt described the opportunity to work with the Pope and the Vatican as an extraordinary honor, expressing gratitude for the trust and access granted to the production. He said St. Peter’s story remains fundamental to Christian faith and that he was grateful to help bring the apostle’s legacy to the screen.

Oct 13, 2026 11:53

ZENIT Staff

Pope Leo XIV

León XIV’s surgery is complete: lung cancer

For the moment, the technical success of the operation and the absence of immediate complications are the main positive developments. The next step will be to determine, based on the definitive results and the Pontiff’s recovery, whether the removal was sufficient or if specialists deem further measures necessary.

Oct 13, 2026 06:16

Jorge Enrique Mújica

Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV’s Health: What Is Known and Said at the Vatican Regarding the Pope’s Health and the Initial Consequences of His Hospital Admission.

The pulmonary growth was discovered following tests performed at the Gemelli-Isola facility, initially intended to investigate what was considered a possible inflammation. According to information provided by the Vatican, the check-up was not prompted by a specific health issue but was a routine medical examination.

Oct 12, 2026 18:33

ZENIT Staff

Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Leo XIV

Statement by Cardinals Mario Grech and Kevin Farrell Regarding the Meeting on Amoris Laetitia and Leo XIV’s Absence

Cardinals Mario Grech and Kevin Farrell outlined the next steps regarding the results and reports of the gathering convened by Leo XIV.

Oct 12, 2026 10:09

ZENIT Staff

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Pope Leo XIV Draws Record Crowds in Argentina: 2.5 Million at Buenos Aires Mass and 650,000 in Córdoba

The Buenos Aires attendance was estimated at 2.5 million by the police, while the municipal authorities put the figure at 3 million

91 US Lawmakers Urge Congress to Invite Pope Leo XIV for Historic Address in 2027

The initiative was led by Democratic Representative Mike Thompson and Republican Representative Brian Fitzpatrick. Its signatories believe that the Pope’s emphasis on service, compassion for others and human dignity would offer a valuable perspective on the difficult domestic and international questions facing Congress

Seven Million Pilgrims, 25,077 Volunteers, social media and a podcast: Argentina Prepares to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV Becomes the Most Highly Rated International Leader in France, According to New Research

The Parable of the Wedding Banquet, Briefly Explained by Pope Leo XIV

Leo XIV is discharged from the hospital, but will the Pope be able to visit Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru? The doctor who operated on him answers

Pope Leo XIV Leaves the Hospital: What Kind of Patient Was He? The Doctor Reveals All. Here’s How the Pope’s Discharge Went After a 4-Day Hospital Stay

3 days after his surgery, photos of the Pope were published, and that day saw the highest number of visitors and phone calls

Will the Pope Go to South America? Leo XIV Calls the Vatican’s No. 3 Official for an In-Person Meeting at the Hospital. Here’s the Latest on the Pope’s Health

He walks, eats normally, celebrates Mass, and does physical therapy: what you need to know after Pope Leo XIV’s surgery

Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter

León XIV’s surgery is complete: lung cancer

Leo XIV’s Health: What Is Known and Said at the Vatican Regarding the Pope’s Health and the Initial Consequences of His Hospital Admission.

Statement by Cardinals Mario Grech and Kevin Farrell Regarding the Meeting on Amoris Laetitia and Leo XIV’s Absence