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LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo’s health and preparations for surgery

Pope Leo XIV will have surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early this week to remove a small lung nodule found at a very early stage. Follow updates and reactions here.

Bishops around the world ask for prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s health

Prayers for the pope’s health have been pouring in from all over the world.

What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s health

Doctors comment on the pontiff’s news about his upcoming lung surgery.

Many Australian Catholics who skip Mass still keep the faith, bishops’ study finds

A survey of nearly 2,000 Australian Catholics found many still pray and value their faith, while priorities, faith crises, and problems with clergy keep them from Mass.

Pope Leo XIV announces he will undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule

The pontiff says doctors detected the nodule at a very early stage and have recommended surgery, which is scheduled for the coming days.

From Turkey to Ethiopia: 7 churches and monasteries for adventurous pilgrims

From Turkey's Sumela Monastery, built against a cliff, to Ethiopia’s rock-hewn church reached by a difficult climb, some Christian pilgrimage sites make the journey itself part of the experience.

UK government blocks Northern Ireland unionist march through Catholic neighborhood

“Nobody wants a return to the past,” MP Chris Bryant said in ruling against the planned march down Garvaghy Road.

Study: FDA allowed mail-order abortion pills without ‘sufficient evidence’ of safety

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

After near-fatal crash, cyclist rides across America for homeless

Tom Schwein is part of a 12-person team making a 3,000-mile trek with Samaritan Cycling USA to help raise money for the unhoused.

EWTN News explains: What is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?

The 1993 law allows religious objectors to sue the government for “substantially burdening” their religious liberty.