Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed

Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.

Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."

Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer
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The Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. In the wake of the news, FOX LOCAL was joined by Dr. Sara Ghandehari on the importance of early screening.

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Iowa city council opens meeting with a ‘Hail Satan’ satanic prayer

A city council meeting in Iowa came under an intense discussion amongst its council after a satanic prayer was read to open their council meeting this week. 

Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.

Catholic priests abused nearly 1,000 children at 3 dioceses in Massachusetts: report

A new report from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office found that 275 Catholic priests sexually abused at least 944 children across three dioceses in Massachusetts.

Best-selling Christian authors from North Texas arrested following investigation into child abuse

A North Texas couple, who are best-selling Christian authors, has been arrested following an investigation into alleged physical and sexual abuse of a child, according to the Keene Police Department.

Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment

Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.

Newly discovered St. Augustine sermons offer fresh insight into early Christian theology

Two previously unknown sermons by St. Augustine have been authenticated after being discovered in a 12th-century medieval manuscript, offering scholars new insight into one of Christianity's most influential theologians.

Antisemitic violence reached 30-year high in 2025, report says

A new report from the J7 Large Communities' Task Force Against Antisemitism found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic attacks worldwide since 1994.

San Francisco Archdiocese to pay $400M in clergy sex abuse settlement

More than 500 survivors of clergy sexual abuse in the Archdiocese of San Francisco reached a $395 million settlement that was announced Monday, with church leaders agreeing to an additional 14-point plan for protecting children.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.