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BREAKING: Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery

by Gina Christian

The doctors said that “subsequent oncological evaluation confirmed that no further treatment is necessary.”

Catholic groups raise alarm about DOJ guidance on institutionalizing persons with disabilities
Analysis: As US bishops’ ‘Economic Justice for All’ turns 40, is a new update urgent?
Irish synod marks ‘end of an era’ with national gathering
Former premier who led Quebec when province OK’d ‘assistance in dying’ now questions its expansion
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery

U.S. Church

AI, migration and Church renewal on bishops’ fall meeting agenda

by Gina Christian

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, USCCB president, and Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, nuncio to the U.S., will open the public sessions with remarks.

2 years after the Synod on Synodality, where does the Church in the US stand?

Centuries later, Georgia Martyrs offer fresh witness to faith, says Cardinal Leo

Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year

Ministry of accompaniment offers loving presence to immigrants facing hearings, ICE check-ins

Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire

World

Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground

by Junno Arocho Esteves

(OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, expressing hope that Ukraine and Russia will cooperate on humanitarian aid and evacuations for …

Ahead of pope’s surgery, Mexican bishops brought plight of country’s missing persons to pontiff
Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
Bishops across Latin America urge prayers for Pope Leo as trip hangs in the balance
Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis
‘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

World, religious leaders unite in prayer for Pope Leo, praising his ‘profound serenity and transparency’

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given October 21, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Beneath our division lies a crisis of dehumanization

by Vicente Del Real

The courage to risk death for life

by Katie Yoder

Catholic parenting during election season: teaching discernment, not division

by Colleen Pressprich

Reviews

Sense and Sensibility

by John Mulderig
Catholic actor’s new sketch comedy series evangelizes through laughter
Adore Him: He Is Here
Heart of the Beast
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