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Pope recovering after lung cancer operation that rattles Church
Pope Leo XIV began post-surgery recovery Wednesday after a tumour removed from his lung was found to be cancerous, plunging the Catholic Church into a period of uncertainty. Part of the pope's right lung was removed in the operation and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is awaiting the results of tests to determine if the cancer has spread. "The pope passed a calm night," the Vatican said, without providing details.
Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after cancer operation
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Pope out of bed, progress 'normal', doctors say
Pope Leo XIV is out of bed, walking and eating following an operation to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung, and has undergone post-surgery tests which show his progress is "normal", his doctors said Wednesday. Part of the pope's right lung was removed in Tuesday's operation at Rome's Gemelli hospital and the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is now awaiting the results of a biopsy to determine if the cancer has spread.
Saúde dos papas: um tema delicado para o Vaticano
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La salud de los papas, un tema delicado para el Vaticano
León XIV anunció la detección de un nódulo pulmonar en 2026 con el objetivo de controlar la comunicación sobre su estado de salud (EFE) Desde el silencio sobre el cáncer de Juan XXIII hasta los boletines médicos detallados sobre Francisco ha transcurrido más de medio siglo, en el que la comunicación del Vaticano sobre la salud de los papas se ha ido abriendo poco a poco.
Pope urges Europe to help combat 'deceit and lies' in international ties
Pope Leo XIV warned on Monday that relations between nations were becoming increasingly uncivilised with people boasting of "lies and deceit", urging Europe to help break the cycle and foster respect in international ties. Speaking in the city of Metz near the border with Germany, where he was wrapping up a four-day visit to France, Leo did not mention any world leaders by name.
Pope to speak on united Europe from French border town
Pope Leo was to speak on Monday about the future of Europe and its integration, giving a distinctly political dimension to a landmark visit to France, which has sparked scenes of spiritual jubilation. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics wraps up his four-day trip with a visit to Metz, a northeastern city that repeatedly changed hands between France and Germany in past conflicts.
Pope promises French sex abuse victims to prevent further harm
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday told victims of clerical sex abuse he met in France that he was committed to preventing further harm, taking one in his arms in a moment the 80-year-old man described as "extraordinary". The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics was on the first official papal visit to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, in nearly two decades.
Deux mois après la loi sur l’aide à mourir, Léon XIV ferme contre l’euthanasie
Après avoir dénoncé à l’Élysée « l’offre d’une mort programmée », Léon XIV a choisi Lourdes et ses milliers de pèlerins malades ou en situation de handicap pour amplifier son opposition à l’euthanasie et à la loi instaurant un droit à l’aide à mourir récemment adoptée en France.
El papa León XIV se reunirá con víctimas de abusos sexuales del clero en su tercer día de gira por Francia
El papa León hace gestos mientras viaja en el papamóvil por la avenida de los Campos Elíseos, cerca del Arco del Triunfo, para celebrar una misa al aire libre en la plaza de la Concordia durante su viaje apostólico de cuatro días a Francia, el 26 de septiembre de 2026 (REUTERS/Benoit Tessier) El papa León XIV se reunirá el domingo con víctimas de abusos sexuales por parte del clero, un día después de celebrar una misa al aire libre para cientos de miles de fieles y de rezar en un santuario de...
Pope Leo prays at Lourdes after huge Paris mass
LOURDES, France - Pope Leo XIV prayed for France on Saturday at its holy shrine in Lourdes, after riding along the Champs Elysees in the popemobile and holding an emotional open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of worshippers in Paris. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, on the first official papal visit there in nearly two decades.
Pope to meet victims of clerical sex abuse on France trip
Pope Leo XIV waved at believers on his way to mass on Sunday in the French pilgrimage town of Lourdes where he is to meet victims of clerical sex abuse on a third day of an official visit to France. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, marking the first official papal visit there in nearly two decades.
Pope celebrates giant Paris mass in landmark visit
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday celebrated an open-air mass in front of hundreds of thousands of faithful in Paris after riding in the popemobile along the iconic Champs Elysees to the cheers of vast crowds clutching French and Vatican flags. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics is on a four-day trip to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, with his trip stirring enthusiasm and spiritual fervour among the faithful.
Ahead of Paris mass, pope urges life together in 'dignity and peace'
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Pope urges French bishops to 'persevere' against clerical sex abuse
PARIS - Pope Leo XIV on Sunday urged French bishops to keep battling the "scourge" of clerical sex abuse during a trip to France, after repeated accusations against the Church in recent years. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics was on a four-day trip to France, a secular country with deep Catholic roots, marking the first official papal visit there in nearly two decades.
Pope to hold giant mass on Champs-Elysees
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Pope to celebrate giant Paris mass after 'peace' appeal
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Pope to hold giant mass on Champs-Elysees
Pope Leo XIV is to celebrate an open-air mass for some 600,000 believers on Saturday on the French capital's Place de la Concorde and adjoining Champs-Elysees. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics will lead the faithful in prayer from 3:00 pm (1300 GMT), on the second day of the first official papal visit to the European nation in 18 years.
Le pape met en garde contre l’avènement d’un «paradis de machines»
Le pape Léon XIV a mis en garde vendredi contre le risque de « perdre notre humanité au milieu du “paradis de machines” », lors d’un discours à Paris, dans un contexte d’inquiétude croissante sur les dérives de l’intelligence artificielle (IA). Le pontife américain, qui a fait de l’IA un thème majeur du début de son pontificat, a appelé devant le président Emmanuel Macron à « replacer la personne humaine au cœur de toute réflexion », lors d’une visite apostolique en France.
Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'
Enthusiastic crowds started to gather in France's capital on Friday to see Pope Leo XIV, after he warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines" as concern grows about artificial intelligence. Hundreds of thousands are expected to line the streets of Paris as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics makes the first official papal trip to the European nation in 18 years.
Pope warns against losing humanity in AI-driven 'paradise of machines'
Enthusiastic crowds started to gather in France's capital on Friday to see Pope Leo XIV, after he warned against losing humanity in a "paradise of machines" as concern grows about artificial intelligence. Hundreds of thousands are expected to line the streets of Paris as the leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics makes the first official papal trip to the European nation in 18 years.
Quand le Vatican s’invite à la table des géants de l’IA
Quand Brian Green franchit pour la première fois la porte d’Anthropic, dans la Silicon Valley, un jour de décembre 2025, accompagné d’un curé en chemise noire et col romain, il est loin d’imaginer ce qui va suivre. Au côté du prêtre, cet expert en éthique de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) de l’université catholique Santa Clara, en Californie, participe alors à une « réunion exploratoire » à la demande de l’entreprise américaine.
Leão XIV, o americano reservado que começa a afirmar seu estilo
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Leão XIV, o americano reservado que começa a afirmar seu estilo
Prudente e conciliador, o papa Leão XIV está gradualmente imprimindo seu estilo à frente da Igreja Católica e fazendo-se ouvir sobre os problemas mais urgentes do mundo, como guerras e a inteligência artificial. Fique por dentro das notícias que importam para você! Quando foi eleito líder dos 1,4 bilhão de católicos em maio de 2025, Robert Francis Prevost já contava com mais de duas décadas de experiência como missionário no Peru, além de conhecer em primeira mão o Vaticano e a Cúria Romana.
Leo XIV, First US Pope Transcends His Restrained Style
Prudent yet conciliatory, Pope Leo XIV has gradually imprinted his style on the leadership of the Catholic Church, finding his voice as he takes on some of the world's most pressing issues, from bloody conflicts to artificial intelligence. When elected to lead the world's 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, 2025, the former Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago had on-the-ground experience from more than two decades as a missionary in Peru, as well as insider knowledge of the Vatican and Roman Curia.
Leo XIV, first US pope transcends his restrained style
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Packing for a pope: behind the scenes on foreign trips
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Sécurité XXL, cadeaux et traditions: dans les coulisses d'un voyage du pape
© AFP, Jean-Christophe VERHAEGEN Avec 15.000 membres des forces de l'ordre, des sites aussi sensibles que Notre-Dame de Paris ou les Champs-Elysées, la visite de Léon XIV en France (25 au 28 septembre) mobilisera un dispositif de sécurité hors normes.
Mulheres que acusam padre de violência sexual denunciam silêncio do Vaticano
A advogada de cinco mulheres que acusam um conhecido padre esloveno de agressão sexual denuncia a falta de transparência do Vaticano na ação judicial. "O que está acontecendo neste julgamento é simplesmente assustador", afirmou à AFP Laura Sgrò, que apresentou uma denúncia à Santa Sé em abril de 2024, em nome de suas cinco clientes, contra Marko Rupnik, de 71 anos.
Mulheres que acusam padre de violência sexual denunciam silêncio do Vaticano
A advogada de cinco mulheres que acusam um conhecido padre esloveno de agressão sexual denuncia a falta de transparência do Vaticano na ação judicial. "O que está acontecendo neste julgamento é simplesmente assustador", afirmou à AFP Laura Sgrò, que apresentou uma denúncia à Santa Sé em abril de 2024, em nome de suas cinco clientes, contra Marko Rupnik, de 71 anos.
Pope Leo prepares to visit polarised, secular Spain
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit with a strong focus on immigration and politics, in a traditionally Catholic country where religious observance is fast declining. Leo's seven-day trip will include stops in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Highlights will include a mass at Barcelona's famed Sagrada Familia Basilica, a speech to the Spanish parliament and a visit to migrant centres in the Canary Islands.
Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence in first major encyclical
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV has called for the “disarming” of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, warning of “new forms of slavery” behind the rapid development of the technology. The American-born pontiff warned against “a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance” during the presentation of “Magnifica Humanitas” (Magnificent Humanity) at the Vatican on Monday.
Pope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto, quotes The Lord of the Rings
By Clément Melki, AFP Pope Leo XIV called Monday for the "disarming" of artificial intelligence in his long-awaited manifesto on the rapidly developing technology, and warned of "new forms of slavery" behind its rise. Leo, the first US pope, warned against "a race for ever more powerful algorithms and larger datasets, driven by the desire to secure geopolitical or commercial dominance".
Papa Leão XIV faz forte alerta aos fieis sobre uso da Inteligência Artificial
00:00 O papa Leão XIV pediu que a humanidade lute contra o “domínio” da inteligência artificial (IA) em sua primeira encíclica, publicada nesta segunda-feira (25), um documento que também denuncia a “desumanização” e o conceito de “guerra justa”. O texto de 130 páginas, com o título “Magnifica Humanitas” (“Magnífica Humanidade”), aborda uma variedade de questões, como a demora da Igreja em condenar a escravidão e o impacto da IA sobre o meio ambiente.
Léon XIV lance un puissant appel à «désarmer» l’IA pour «l’empêcher de dominer l’humain»
« Désarmer » l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour « l’empêcher de dominer l’humain » : le pape Léon XIV a lancé un puissant appel à encadrer et réguler les algorithmes et dénoncé les « nouvelles formes d’esclavage » derrière leur essor fulgurant dans son premier document majeur, publié lundi par le Vatican.
Papa Leão XIV defende luta contra o 'dominío' da IA em sua primeira encíclica
O papa Leão XIV pediu que a humanidade lute contra o "domínio" da inteligência artificial (IA) em sua primeira encíclica, publicada nesta segunda-feira (25), um documento que também denuncia a "desumanização" e o conceito de "guerra justa". O texto de 130 páginas, com o título "Magnifica Humanitas" ("Magnífica Humanidade"), aborda uma variedade de questões, como a demora da Igreja em condenar a escravidão e o impacto da IA sobre o meio ambiente.
Le pape lance un appel à « désarmer » l’IA pour « l’empêcher de dominer l’humain »
(Cité du Vatican) « Désarmer » l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour « l’empêcher de dominer l’humain » : le pape Léon XIV a lancé un puissant appel à encadrer et réguler les algorithmes et dénoncé les « nouvelles formes d’esclavage » derrière leur essor fulgurant dans son premier document majeur, publié lundi par le Vatican.
Papa Leão XIV defende luta contra o 'dominío' da IA em sua primeira encíclica
O papa Leão XIV pediu que a humanidade lute contra o "domínio" da inteligência artificial (IA) em sua primeira encíclica, publicada nesta segunda-feira (25), um documento que também denuncia a "desumanização" e o conceito de "guerra justa". O texto de 130 páginas, com o título "Magnifica Humanitas" ("Magnífica Humanidade"), aborda uma variedade de questões, como a demora da Igreja em condenar a escravidão e o impacto da IA sobre o meio ambiente.
Pope to release major artificial intelligence manifesto
VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV will release his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence (AI), a bid to address ethical and social challenges as the technology rapidly develops worldwide. The US pope will attend the presentation of the "Magnifica Humanitas" (Magnificent Humanity) encyclical at the Vatican in person -- a first for the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo to visit France September 25-28
VATICAN - Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican announced on Saturday, in the first such trip by a pontiff in 18 years. The first pope from the United States, elected in May 2025, will notably travel to Paris for a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations' culture agency UNESCO, the Vatican said in a statement.
Pope Leo to visit France September 25-28
Pope Leo XIV will travel to France for an official state visit from September 25 to 28, the Vatican announced on Saturday, in the first such trip by a pontiff in 18 years. The first pope from the United States, elected in May 2025, will notably travel to Paris for a visit to the headquarters of the United Nations' culture agency UNESCO, the Vatican said in a statement.
EUA ressalta 'sólidos' vínculos com Vaticano após reunião 'amistosa' de Rubio com o papa
O chefe da diplomacia americana, Marco Rubio, tentou virar a página da recente crise e amenizar tensões com o Vaticano nesta quinta-feira (7), durante uma conversa "amistosa" com o papa Leão XIV sobre a guerra no Oriente Médio e "os esforços humanitários" nas Américas. O secretário de Estado chegou a Palácio Apostólico, na Santa Sé, semanas depois das duras críticas do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ao chefe dos 1,4 bilhão de católicos do mundo devido à sua postura antibélica.
Marco Rubio en el Vaticano para aliviar tensiones con el papa León XIV
El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, es recibido por el nuevo prefecto de la Casa Pontificia, el arzobispo Petar Rajic, al llegar al patio de San Dámaso en el Vaticano antes de una audiencia privada con el papa León XIV el 7 de mayo de 2026.
EUA ressalta 'sólidos' vínculos com Vaticano após reunião 'amistosa' de Rubio com o papa
O chefe da diplomacia americana, Marco Rubio, tentou virar a página da recente crise e amenizar tensões com o Vaticano nesta quinta-feira (7), durante uma conversa "amistosa" com o papa Leão XIV sobre a guerra no Oriente Médio e "os esforços humanitários" nas Américas. O secretário de Estado chegou a Palácio Apostólico, na Santa Sé, semanas depois das duras críticas do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ao chefe dos 1,4 bilhão de católicos do mundo devido à sua postura antibélica.
Rubio en émissaire au Vatican pour apaiser les tensions avec Léon XIV
Le secrétaire d’État américain Marco Rubio est arrivé jeudi au Vatican pour rencontrer Léon XIV, dans l’optique d’apaiser les tensions bilatérales provoquées par les violentes critiques du président Donald Trump contre le pape américain. M. Rubio, lui-même fervent catholique, est arrivé peu avant 11 h 15 (5 h 15 HAE) au palais apostolique pour une audience à huis clos d’environ 45 minutes avec le souverain pontife, a constaté l’AFP.
Rubio meets US pope in bid to ease tensions
By Clément MELKI, Léon BRUNEAU AFP The top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The US secretary of state's visit comes after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Leo, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, over his anti-war stance.
Rubio seeks to ease tensions with US pope
America’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Donald Trump’s interests. The US secretary of state flies in weeks after Trump’s extraordinary criticism of Leo, the head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, over his anti-war stance.
Rubio seeks to ease tensions with US pope
America's top diplomat, Marco Rubio, will visit the first US pope, Leo XIV, on Thursday, seeking to ease tensions between Washington and the Vatican while also promoting President Donald Trump's interests. The US secretary of state flies in weeks after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Leo, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, over his anti-war stance. kAm#F3:@[ 2 56G@FE r2E9@=:4[ D@F89E E@ A=2J 5@H? E96 C:7E 29625 @7 E96 AC:G2E6 2F5:6?46[ H9:49 H:== 36 7@==@H65 3J E2=<D H:E9 '2E:42?
Rubio meets US pope in bid to ease tensions
The top US diplomat, Marco Rubio, went to the Vatican on Thursday for talks with the first US pope, Leo XIV, against the backdrop of sharp tensions between the White House and the Vatican. The US secretary of state's visit comes after Trump's extraordinary criticism of Leo, the head of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, over his anti-war stance.
Rubio seeks to ease tensions with US pope
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