Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting as Pope Leo XIV recovers in hospital
Bishops and church leaders have concluded a Vatican summit marking the 10th anniversary of 'Amoris Laetitia' with a focus on pastoral care for families. The final report remains private pending a review by Pope Leo XIV, who is currently recovering from surgery.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights the ongoing evolution of Catholic pastoral approaches to family life and the internal governance of the Vatican during the Pope's medical recovery.
VATICAN CITY (OSV News) — The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of “Amoris Laetitia” concluded on the evening of Oct. 14 with prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery.
Jesuit Father Giacomo Costa, a consultant to the General Secretariat of the Synod who helped to organize the meeting, said Oct. 14 that “accompaniment” was one of the key words in the week’s discussions of marriage and family.
Reflecting on the significance of the experience at the event’s final press conference, Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the archbishop of Malta, said that he is bringing with him from this meeting “a renewed commitment to put the family at the center of the Church’s pastoral mission.”
Also covering this story
17 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after lung cancer operation
Pope's cancer diagnosis leaves Catholics questioning what comes next
Zelenskyy sits down with NPR. And, Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer - NPR
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Here's what to know about the first American pope.
Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
Vatican Gives Fresh Update On Pope Leo After Undergoing Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for cancer: What is lung adenocarcinoma?
Pope Leo has lung cancer, Vatican says
Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery - NBC News
Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says
Pope out of bed, progress 'normal' after cancer operation
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery
Trump wishes Pope Leo XIV well after lung adenocarcinoma diagnosis
Pope Leo is eating and walking after cancer surgery, but Latin America trip in question - AP News
Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next?
Pope Leo XIV’s diagnosis highlights importance of lung cancer screening
Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in