Pope Leo says he will resume activities after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, one day after being discharged from the hospital for cancer surgery.
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Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, one day after being discharged from the hospital for cancer surgery.
The 71-year-old pope had a portion of his right lung removed and received a diagnosis of lung cancer earlier this week.
The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital Saturday, just four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous growth in his lung.
The Vatican also released photos of some get-well notes that had been sent to Pope Leo from patients in the hospital's pediatric oncology ward.
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a surgery that removed a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican said.
For the first time since undergoing surgery to remove part of his lung, Pope Leo XIV is speaking publicly in a written message as the Vatican says his recovery is progressing normally. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Pope Leo XIV is recovering "as expected" and has begun respiratory physiotherapy after tests confirmed a lung cancer diagnosis following surgery, the Vatican says.
Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, according to the Vatican.
Pope Leo XIV revealed the discovery of a lung nodule during his Sunday noon prayer and said he was following doctors' advice to have it removed.
Just Sunday, the pope announced he was facing a health challenge. As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, the news is inspiring prayers for his well-being, and praise for his openness.
The American pope has no previously known health problems and is known to be physically active
He announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule, or abnormal area, that doctors discovered in his lung. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from the faithful at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
He announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule, or abnormal area, that doctors discovered in his lung. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from the faithful at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is returning to New York City with a sacred souvenir from a pilgrimage to Rome.
On Monday morning, the pope presented the archbishop with an item to symbolize his role as a shepherd to millions of New York Catholics. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello spoke to Hicks after the Vatican ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV denounced the "scourge" of sexual violence by Catholic clergy and called for a "culture of care" in the Church ahead of an expected private meeting with victims in Spain.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
Piscatella, of Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV to mark the momentous occasion. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks says the president "crossed a line" by posting an image of himself as a Christ-like figure and said the pope should not back down in the wake of the unprecedented criticism. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The war with Iran is heightening tensions between the White House and the Vatican. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
President Trump told CBS News senior correspondent Norah O'Donnell that Pope Leo is "wrong on the issues" Monday after lashing out at the pontiff late Sunday in a Truth Social post.
President Trump's decision to go after the leading religious figure in the world came after the pope spoke out against the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
President Trump says the military will begin a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz at 10 a.m., as global energy costs continue to skyrocket. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
