Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung
The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.
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Vatican expels members of rebel Catholic group over unapproved ordination
Vatican stresses only pope may approve bishop consecrations to safeguard apostolic ties to Jesus’s original disciples.
Deadly heatwave grips Italy and Balkans as wildfire fears grow
Older people remain most at risk as the heatwave drives up excess deaths across Europe.
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Pope Leo prays for Venezuela’s recovery after deadly quakes
Pope Leo expressed solidarity with Venezuelans after two deadly earthquakes claimed the lives of at least 1,400.
Published On 28 Jun 2026
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What has Pope Leo warned about AI – and why that’s significant
The pontiff presented his encyclical at the Vatican alongside AI experts.
Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
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Pope Leo calls for ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence
Pope Leo has warned that some AI-powered weapons systems are becoming ‘practically beyond human control’.
Published On 25 May 2026
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Is the Vatican standing up to Trump?
Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.
Published On 11 May 2026
Italy-US ties strained as pope and Iran war dominate talks
Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.
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Rubio meets Pope Leo: Can they heal White House-Vatican rift?
The State Department says Leo-Rubio meeting underscores ‘strong ties’, despite Trump’s recent attacks on the pope.
US says Pope-Rubio talks underscore ‘strong relationship’ with Vatican
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the meeting was requested by the US.
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