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Pope waves to crowd in first public appearance since cancer surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Tuesday
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Faithful gather to welcome Pope Leo back for Sunday blessing after cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the Vatican after undergoing surgery to remove a lung tumor
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Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
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Pope Leo heads back to the Vatican as well-wishers cheer, in photos
Pope Leo XIV returned to the Vatican after four days at Rome’s Gemelli hospital following lung cancer surgery. He greeted patients and waved to well-wishers gathered outside the hospital before leaving for the Vatican.
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Pope Leo discharged from hospital after cancer operation
Doctors say pontiff is ‘fit for discharge’ after operation to remove cancerous tumour from his lung
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Body found on Scottish island with police treating man's death as unexplained
A body has been found in a marina on a Scottish island, with police treating the man's death as unexplained
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Pope's health should not be taken 'for granted', says top Vatican diplomat
Archbishop Paul Gallagher tells the BBC there was no sign of the Pope's ill health prior to his operation this week.
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Pope Leo to be discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had the lower lobe of his right lung removed after doctors detected a suspected cancerous nodule
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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.
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Pope Leo XIV urges Putin to agree to truce in besieged Oleshky
The call took place at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, where the Pope is recovering well from surgery, on the same day he celebrated his first Mass since the operation. #EuropeNews
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I tried six vegan sausage rolls - only one ticked all the boxes
FOR THOSE who don’t eat meat vegetarian and vegan sausage rolls are a treat, although why they are called ‘sausage’ has long puzzled me.
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I tried six vegan sausage rolls - only one ticked all the boxes
FOR THOSE who don’t eat meat vegetarian and vegan sausage rolls are a treat, although why they are called ‘sausage’ has long puzzled me.
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Funeral firm employee stole dead priest’s ring and sold it to fund drug habit
Nicholas Mather, 34, prised the 18-carat gold priesthood ring from the finger of the late Father Peter Crowther
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Man faces jail after £2.6m cocaine and heroin haul found among Christmas gifts
A man was caught in a £2.6m class A drugs bust just days before Christmas
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops
Catholic college basketball has a rich history, filled with talented teams, colorful coaches, and unforgettable characters
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Video. Vatican releases first photos of Pope Leo XIV after lung tumour surgery
Video. The Vatican has released the first images of Pope Leo XIV since he underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung.
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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
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First photos of Pope Leo since surgery and cancer diagnosis released by Vatican
The Vatican also confirmed Leo would make his first public appearance on Sunday
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Ayrshire veterinary nurse found half naked after injecting himself with sedative
A veterinary nurse in Ayrshire was found passed out half naked in a toilet after injecting himself with a sedative
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Four face trial over explosion which killed Scots man in Rome
Four people will face trial after an explosion which caused the death of a Scottish man in Italy.
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Rapist police sergeant jailed for 12 years after abusing two women
A rapist police sergeant who preyed on two women has been jailed for 12 years
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Italy's air traffic cut 50% after network problems as delays spread nationwide
Italy has halved the number of aircraft in its airspace after overnight issues hit the data transmission network for air traffic control
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Poland’s ascent from communist state to top 20 economy reverses the brain drain
In the final part of our series on the country, Poles tell how wages have soared – along with the cost of living
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PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
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Meloni says Trump’s 'risky' Russian diesel deal legitimises Moscow
Italy's prime minister has attacked the US-Russia diesel deal, warning it weakens sanctions on Moscow. Zelensky thanked her, while the Kremlin hit back. #EuropeNews
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Pope Leo is back on his feet after lung surgery and cancer diagnosis
Tuesday's surgery confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff has the most common type of lung cancer, known as lung adenocarcinoma
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Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
Pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and is eating normally after operation to remove growth, doctors say
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Photos show Pope Leo XIV at hospital and supporters praying as he undergoes cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV waved to supporters before undergoing surgery Tuesday to remove a cancerous mass from his lung. Faithful have gathered at the Rome hospital and prayed for him.
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What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis
The Pope is recovering in hospital after a successful surgery to remove part of his right lung.
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How to watch Roma vs Real Madrid: Free Streams & TV Channels for Champions League 2026/27
Jose Mourinho returns to the Eternal City in charge of Los Blancos
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Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
With few details so far, it is unclear what might need to change for a Pope who has been focused on stability.
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Vatican issues update on Pope Leo's condition after cancer surgery
The 71-year-old had part of his right lung removed
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EU says ‘no indication’ intelligence sharing with Ukraine has stopped as Russian attacks leave 600,000 without power – Europe live
European Commission declined to comment on reported disruption to Starlink’s services in Ukraine
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Catholic Church in Scotland earned £7.6m from seminary sale
The Catholic Church in Scotland earned €9million (£7.6m) when it sold its seminary in Rome
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Lung adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, risk factors and prognosis after Pope Leo's diagnosis
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with the most common form of lung cancer after doctors discovered a growth during a routine health check
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Video. Latest news bulletin
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this October 14th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Outbreaks of bedbugs are becoming increasingly common. An expert says why
A flight was cancelled when passengers in the economy section complained to crew they had been bitten by bedbugs
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Pope Leo XIV’s lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful surgery to remove a lung nodule at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, with Vatican officials confirming the operation went as planned.
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Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lung
Pontiff, 71, undergoes 90-minute operation after nodule discovered during medical exam
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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery
Vatican says pontiff had lower lobe of right lung removed in ‘successful, on schedule and as planned’ operation in Rome
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Vatican issues update on Pope Leo’s lung nodule surgery and recovery
The surgery got under way as medical staff recited the Rosary prayer in the hospital chapel Tuesday evening
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What Deutsche Bahn's new 2027 timetable means for passengers
Deutsche Bahn's next winter timetable for long-distance trains, includes new direct routes to Italian cities and a super-fast service between Hamburg and Munich. Here's all the updates travellers in Germany should know.
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Zelenskyy says Russia ‘did not heed’ Trump’s call for ceasefire and Ukraine had ‘no early warning’ before strikes on Kyiv – as it happened
Ukraine’s president says his country has halted strikes on Russian oil refineries for two days after Trump’s energy ceasefire announcement
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Hezbollah to compensate owners of homes destroyed in Lebanon during war with Israel
Hezbollah plans to compensate Lebanese families whose homes were destroyed in recent wars with Israel, the head of its Executive Council, Ali Daamoush, announced
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Why are bedbug outbreaks becoming more common? Expert shares why
A flight was cancelled when passengers in the economy section complained to crew they had been bitten by bedbugs
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Pope admitted to hospital for surgery to remove lump on his lung
Pope Leo has said the growth is "contained" and had been found "at a very early stage".
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Who's in charge when the pope is unconscious and unable to govern? The pope
The Vatican has detailed laws, rituals and norms to transfer papal power if a pope dies or resigns
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Jet2 launches summer 2028 programme from Leeds Bradford with 50 destinations
Jet2 has put its summer 2028 programme on sale from Leeds Bradford Airpor, with flights and holidays to 50 destinations, and almost two million seats.
