Why Pope Leo XIV's South America tour matters
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Following a recent medical procedure, Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina and Uruguay before heading to Peru to meet with leaders, celebrate local culture, and advocate for young people and marginalized communities.

Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican

Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.

Chicago-area Catholics meet with Pope Leo in Rome
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Members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, which advocated for Communion for migrants held at the Bridgeview detention facility, share what happened during their visit with Pope Leo and how the Pope appeared.

Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed

Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

Who runs the Vatican while Pope Leo recovers?
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Heidi Schlumpf of the National Catholic Reporter explains how the Vatican handles the pope’s duties while he is hospitalized and unable to work.

Expert analysis: Pope Leo recovering after lung surgery, cancer diagnosis
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Dr. Edward Pickering of Rush University Medical Center explains the pope’s surgery, recovery and possible treatment options as the Vatican awaits biopsy results.

Chicagoans react to Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis
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Chicagoans are speaking out after the Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer. 

What comes next after Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis? Expert explains the possibilities
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What’s next for Pope Leo XIV after his lung cancer diagnosis? Thoracic surgeon Dr. Luis J. Herrera joins FOX Chicago to break down the diagnosis, treatment options, and the uncertainties patients face during recovery.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer: Vatican
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Doctor explains Pope Leo’s lung nodule, upcoming surgery
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A Northwestern Medicine thoracic surgeon explains lung nodules, how they are detected, treatment options and what recovery may involve.

Chicagoans pray for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery
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Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a small, localized lung nodule as Chicago Catholics gather to pray for his recovery.

Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery for nodular lesion, Vatican says
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The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week for a nodular lesion in his lung, with the recovery time expected to be a week.

Northerly Island would be named after Pope Leo XIV under new proposal

Northerly Island, the former site of Meigs Field that has become a popular lakefront destination for concerts and outdoor events, could soon receive a new name.

Proposal would rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV
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A Chicago alderman wants to rename Northerly Island after Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope and a Chicago native.

Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money

Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year.