A hilltop town near Rome, home to the Apostolic Palace and Italy’s beautiful villages club
The Guardian piece traces Andy Burnham’s Catholic background and Manchester tenure, highlighting his focus on poverty and welfare, and contrasts UK Catholicism with the US culture-war framing around religion and migration.
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove a right‑lung nodule. Surgeons have confirmed lung adenocarcinoma and removed the lower lobe; doctors have said postoperative tests and X‑rays are normal and the pope has been discharged. The Vatican has not yet said whether additional treatment will be needed.
Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour. Doctors say he is fit for discharge and his recovery is progressing normally; tests will determine if the cancer has spread and if further treatment is needed. The pope is continuing to monitor his health and may adjust travel plans for his November trip to South America.
Pope Leo has undergone lung surgery for adenocarcinoma. He has been discharged and is resuming duties while facing the possibility of adjusting his Latin America schedule, with no clinical reasons to cancel the trip. Tests to determine cancer spread are underway.
Indonesia has not established diplomatic ties with Israel and has long supported Palestinians. The Indonesian Ulema Council has urged organizers to cancel Andrea Bocelli’s performances at Borobudur and in Jakarta, citing Bocelli’s past support for Israel. Organizers say the shows will go ahead, arguing they support tourism and culture. The issue has sparked debate about religious influence in cultural events and the government’s role.