Pope Leo XIV addressed a crowd gathered in St Peter’s Square in his first public appearance since undergoing surgery for lung cancer five days ago.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, during which doctors removed the lower part of his right lung.
Pope Leo XIV has announced that he will undergo lung surgery after doctors discovered a small nodule in one of his lungs and recommended its removal to prevent potential health complications.
About 900 Rwandans from different parts of the country have received specialized medical care, including complex tumor surgeries and treatment for conditions that are difficult to manage locally, through a programme organized by Rwanda-Legacy of Hope.
Rwanda has reduced maternal deaths by 30% over the past two years by using digital health systems that help healthcare providers identify pregnant women at high risk of complications early and take appropriate action.
Pope Leo XIV has reaffirmed that the Catholic Church does not support assisted suicide, in which a person is helped to end their own life.
Rwanda is using international discussions in New York to promote practical uses of artificial intelligence in sectors such as healthcare and agriculture.
Australia is investigating after an OpenAI AI agent gained unauthorised access to files on a government health statistics website in June.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says Africa has significant potential to transform the global economy by harnessing its resources instead of relying on imports. He also praised the continent’s technological progress, highlighting Rwanda’s use of drones to deliver medicines and blood supplies across the country.
UNICEF Rwanda has invested $16 million, equivalent to more than Rwf23 billion, in initiatives promoting Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes across the country, including efforts to combat child stunting.
