The Vatican’s prompt and relatively detailed communication regarding Pope Leo’s upcoming lung nodule surgery marks a significant departure from the restricted information released during the final years of Pope John Paul II’s declining health. This transparency highlights a shift in Vatican protocol, though the potential for a *sede vacante* period, an interregnum, remains a consideration given Leo’s age. The impact of his absence on scheduled events, particularly the 2024…
Sunday, October 11
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Pope Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a nodule from his lung, as announced by the Vatican. In India, authorities released several individuals described as “cockroach” leaders amid ongoing protests. And in Riyadh, a Saudi-led coalition reported a fire at the airport following a strike that killed twelve people on Thursday.
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