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What is pulmonary adenocarcinoma? An oncologist explains and talks about Pope Leo XIV’s recovery

According to lung cancer expert Luis Ráez, Pope Leo’s treatment will depend on the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread.

LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV recovers after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says November trip is still on

The Holy See Press Office confirmed the nodule removed on Tuesday during Pope Leo’s surgery is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. Follow here for more updates.

Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery; Vatican says South America trip remains his goal

Doctors say the pontiff's recovery is proceeding as expected, while the Vatican confirms his desire to go ahead with a planned visit to Latin America in November.

Nigeria Catholic parish, hospital and 3 schools suspend activities indefinitely amid insecurity

The Catholic Diocese of Gboko has suspended operations at a number of Catholic institutions in Ihugh withdrawing all diocesan personnel due to ongoing violence, attacks, and threats.

Ohio’s University of Dayton names first woman president

The University of Dayton announced its first woman president, while Catholic high schools in Cleveland and Omaha launched career development programs in this week’s roundup of Catholic education news.

Sen. Hawley asks FDA to address concerns over incomplete data in abortion drug safety study

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Pew midterm poll: Catholics prefer Democratic House candidates by 3-point margin

The survey found that a narrow plurality of Catholics prefer Democrats in the midterm elections as Catholic approval of President Donald Trump continues to plummet.

Who is St. Peregrine, the ‘cancer saint’ Catholics are invoking for Pope Leo XIV?

As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery, meet St. Peregrine Laziosi, the Servite priest healed the night before his amputation and now patron of cancer patients.

Brazil archbishop receives presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in ‘institutional visit’

The cardinal, senator, and congressman met on the basis of church-state relationships and discussed issues such as protecting human life, social justice, poverty, and the common good.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Holy See Press Office confirmed Tuesday evening that the nodule removed during Pope Leo XIV’s surgery was cancerous.