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What’s next after Pope Leo lung cancer diagnosis? Medical experts explain possible steps

by Gina Christian

Following Pope Leo XIV’s Oct. 13 diagnosis of lung cancer, OSV News spoke with several medical experts about its prevalence, likely treatments and outcomes.

Georgia martyrs and the American missionary spirit
Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
In hospital, Pope Leo’s tests show ‘good recovery of the operated lung,’ doctors say
Trump calls off Hegseth plan to livestream execution denounced by Catholic leaders
US bishops’ president urges Catholics ‘to put their faith before politics’ in November elections

U.S. Church

Trump sends Pope Leo ‘get well’ wishes following cancer diagnosis

by OSV News

“I wanna see Pope Leo get well,” he said to reporters on an Arizona tarmac Oct. 14.

Catholic, evangelical leaders issue joint call for compassionate immigration reform

Catholics challenge moral, legal grounds of ‘barbaric’ US plan to livestream execution

Pew: Trump’s support among Catholic voters drops heading into midterms

Archbishop Broglio denounces ‘public spectacle’ of Hasan execution, obliges Catholic recusal

Washington Letter: Pentagon plan to livestream execution met with widespread condemnation

World

Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis

by Junno Arocho Esteves & Paulina Guzik

Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican’s announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after …

‘To see the face of God in wartime’: a Jesuit’s mission in Siberia
Texas priest named Maronite bishop of eparchy in Mexico
Pope Leo to be hospitalized Oct. 13 ahead of lung surgery, public appearances canceled
Pope Leo names Archbishop Viola new archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica
Sydney bishops discuss plans for Eucharistic Congress with Pope Leo, with dates set

Kenyan archdiocese holds memorial Mass for Catholics killed on way to National Prayer Day

Elderly woman dies in Spain after eviction that sparked national housing fury, snap election

Australian bishop sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for abuse of Aboriginal men

Vatican

Chicago students send Pope Leo a White Sox care package after cancer surgery

by Vatican News

Opinion

America must remain a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution

by Bishop Brendan J. Cahill

Keeping the faith when dealing with mental illness

by Cecilia Cicone

Catholicism comes to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Reviews

The story of Jesus brings us together

by Sister Nancy Usselmann
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