Pope Leo XIV will have surgery at Rome’s Gemelli on Oct. 13 for a small lung nodule; canon law leaves the See intact and routine Curia work continues.

On World Day Against the Death Penalty, he ties the Church’s stance to U.S. plans for a military firing‑squad execution.

The former Dicastery for Divine Worship secretary becomes Vicar General for Vatican City; Bishop Aurelio García Macías succeeds him as secretary.