IJR News

Pope Leo XIV schedules lung surgery — 3dPope Leo XIV told St. Peter's Square he will have surgery in coming days after doctors found an early, well-localised lung nodule.

0

Pope Leo XIV Expected to Undergo Surgery — 3dNew York Archbishop Ronald Hicks asked Catholics and others to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he prepares for surgery. In a separate reflection, the pope urged people not to be discouraged by rejection, saying Christ’s invitation and the joy of the Gospel remain open to all.

0

Cancer Confirmed for Pope After Surgery, Vatican says — 17hPope Leo XIV is recovering after a “successful” surgery to remove a part of his lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, the Vatican said in a statement. The pontiff “has… — by Sandra Rhodes

0

Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty inadmissible ahead of Fort Hood execution — 2dPope Leo called capital punishment inadmissible on World Day Against the Death Penalty. Nidal Hasan’s military death sentence for killing 13 at Fort Hood still stands, and Trump has not decided on the livestream.

0

Pope Leo rejects death penalty as US plans livestreamed execution — 4dPope Leo XIV called the death penalty 'inadmissible' on Oct. 10 as the U.S. set a Dec. 3 livestreamed firing-squad execution for Nidal Hasan.

0

AP Top 25 College Football TeamsRankingCollege football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.

Filipino Cardinal Tagle Becomes First Asian Dean — 5dPope Leo XIV on Oct. 8, 2026, approved Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, 69, as the first Asian dean of the College of Cardinals, succeeding Giovanni Battista Re, 92.

0

Pope Leo plans global Amoris Laetitia meeting — Oct 6, 2026Pope Leo XIV is convening bishops and other participants in Rome to reflect on how the Church has lived out Francis’s Amoris Laetitia, including its pastoral approach to families in difficult situations. The consultative meeting is expected to produce a synthesis rather than new teaching, with Leo’s focus described as recovering Francis’s broader vision of marriage and family beyond the debate over Communion for divorced and remarried Catholics.

0

Pope Leo XIV Distinguishes Human Art From AI — Oct 2, 2026Pope Leo XIV says human art differs fundamentally from AI-generated work, arguing that algorithms lack the human experience and creative spark that give art meaning. He called on the Catholic Church to renew its partnership with artists and cultural institutions amid AI’s growing influence.

+1

Chris Dalton I agree the Church should back actual artists more actively since AI lacks any personal faith or inspiration behind its outputs.

Chicago Pilgrims Catch Pope Leo XIV's Attention at Vatican Audience — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s years serving poor communities in Peru shape his appeal for Catholic missionary work as the Church marks World Mission Day’s centennial. Separately, 50 pilgrims from Chicago and New York caught his attention at a Vatican audience and were invited to meet him personally.

0

Pope Leo XIV urges Europe to draw on Christian roots for peace — Sep 28, 2026Children sought hugs and autographs from Pope Leo XIV in Metz on Sept. 28, 2026, as he warned rearmament is not the answer and urged Europe to draw on Christian roots for peace.

+2

Jared Kim The Pope makes a fair point that Europe's postwar unity relied on shared Christian values rather than raw power politics. That approach could still help end the fighting in Ukraine.

Lou Ferrigno recreates Hulk pose for Pope Leo XIV at Vatican — Sep 30, 2026Lou Ferrigno, the actor and former bodybuilder known for playing the Incredible Hulk, fulfilled a lifelong dream by meeting Pope Leo XIV after the pope’s general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Ferrigno said his Italian Catholic upbringing made the encounter especially meaningful.

+3

Priya Raman Meeting Pope Leo XIV after all these years must have meant a lot to Ferrigno, and recreating that famous stance adds a personal touch.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Pope Leo XIV Launches One Million Children Rosary Initiative for Peace — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV joined children in the Vatican Gardens on Oct. 1 to launch Aid to the Church in Need’s weeklong “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative, bringing young people worldwide together to pray for peace. The prayers focused especially on children and families affected by war and persecution, including in Ukraine and the Middle East.

0

Pope Leo XIV dedicates October prayer to mental health ministry — Oct 1, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention calls on the Church to welcome people facing mental-health challenges, listen without judgment and confront stigma and exclusion. He also urges support for caregivers and integrating mental-health care into church communities; a Phoenix diocesan reflection highlights the ministry’s effort to accompany people who are struggling.

+2

Rachel Meyers It's about time the Church made mental health a priority instead of ignoring it. This could really help families in my diocese.

Pope Leo urges global debate on AI risks — Sep 28, 2026Pope Leo XIV said Sept. 28, 2026, that AI expert warnings should be taken seriously and are not fake news, after Trump called the fears a hoax.

0

Chris Dalton Leaders from different fields should back the Pope here and push for actual rules on AI development.

Pope Leo Urges French Bishops to Confront Abuse — Sep 27, 2026Pope Leo XIV embraced survivor Jean-Marie Delbos in Lourdes after meeting seven abuse victims; a 2021 inquiry estimated 330,000 minors abused over 70 years.

+2

Tom Gallagher The church needs to keep proving it can protect kids after failing so many for so long.

Toy Story vs ShrekYourlist — VS BattleThe toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.

Pope Leo celebrates Mass before 800,000 in Paris — Sep 26, 2026Pope Leo XIV drew enormous crowds in Paris for an outdoor Mass, while his procession along the Champs-Élysées featured repeated stops to bless babies and young children.

0

Israeli Strikes Kill Five in Gaza City — Oct 4, 2026An Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Gaza City killed Palestinian Christian mother Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary, along with three other people. The women had recently left a church shelter; Pope Leo XIV and church leaders mourned their deaths, while Hamas also expressed condolences to Gaza’s Christian community.

0

Pope Leo XIV Urges More International Aid for Somalia Crisis — Sep 20, 2026WFP has only a tenth of its 2022 resources as 6 million Somalis face acute food insecurity; Pope Leo XIV appealed Sept. 20 for international aid.

0

Rachel Meyers We should prioritize help for the women and children caught in this mix of conflict and climate disasters.

Pope Leo Welcomes Journalists Amid Trump Media Fight — Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo XIV told a CNN reporter on a Paris flight journalists are welcome to cover him, days after a judge blocked a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

0

Derek Foss Glad the judge stopped the attempt to sideline CNN and the others, and the Pope's stance lines up with keeping coverage open.

Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for UNESCO address on AI and peace — Sep 24, 2026Pope Leo XIV’s visit to France is intended to draw attention to peace amid global conflicts and to questions of human dignity raised by artificial intelligence, with a major address at UNESCO. The trip also highlights hopes for renewed Christian interest in a deeply secular country, alongside debates over issues including euthanasia.

+2

Sam Okafor Linking peace efforts with warnings on euthanasia shows the Pope tackling dignity consistently.

Pope Leo warns AI risks dehumanization during France visit — Sep 25, 2026Leo XIV opens the first official papal visit to France in 18 years with a warning on AI’s ‘paradise of machines,’ drawing crowds, a youth vigil, and a sharp free-enterprise rebuttal from Peter Thiel.

+3

Priya Raman It's nice to see such strong turnout for the first papal visit in years, and the youth vigil shows real interest in these issues.

Pope Leo draws 800,000 to Mass at Revolution's guillotine site — Sep 26, 2026An estimated 800,000 filled Place de la Concorde for Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass, outpacing registrations in secular France as adult baptisms rise against decades of decline in priests, weddings and overall baptisms.

+4

Rachel Meyers Rising adult baptisms suggest some real interest despite the drop in priests and weddings.

Pope Leo Draws Huge Crowd for Paris Mass — Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo XIV led prayers at Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral, the first papal visit since the 2019 fire, and urged French Catholics to renew their mission and build a welcoming Church. The Vatican kept the occasion pastoral despite political interest in the cathedral’s restoration and reopening.

0

Pope Leo warns France against assisted dying, surrogacy — Sep 25, 2026During his visit to France, Pope Leo XIV condemned assisted dying, surrogacy, genetic manipulation and the trade in human organs, arguing that science and technology must serve human dignity and the common good. He also urged ethical guidance for technological progress and defended a secularism that leaves room for religion.

0