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Pope Leo XIV on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica

World · Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Recovering After Lung Cancer Surgery, Vatican Says

Doctors at Rome's Gemelli Hospital removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung on Tuesday and confirmed adenocarcinoma. A day later, the Vatican says he is walking, eating and recovering normally.

By Amerigo StaffOct 14, 20262 min read

Pope Leo XIV in white papal vestments on the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica

World · Vatican

Pope Leo XIV to Have Lung Surgery After Doctors Find Early-Stage Nodule

The 71-year-old pope announced the news himself from St. Peter’s Square, saying the nodule was caught early and that he had decided to have it removed. The Vatican expects about a week of recovery.

By Amerigo StaffOct 11, 20262 min read

Culture · Food

The World Before Processed Foods: Seasons, Sweat, and Real Sustenance

For the vast majority of human history—roughly 99% of it—people ate what nature provided, when it provided it.

By Amerigo StaffMay 5, 20263 min read