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Pope Leo XIV calls the death penalty “inadmissible” after announcement of public execution in US
Posted on 10/12/2026 08:10 AM (CNA Daily News)
He emphasized that the protection of society and the application of justice can be guaranteed without resorting to capital punishment.
St. Carlo Acutis’ doctors recall his last days in the hospital
Posted on 10/12/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Fifteen-year-old Carlo Acutis died within a week of being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Following his beatification, his doctors and hospital chaplain recalled their memories of his final days.
LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo’s health and preparations for surgery
Posted on 10/11/2026 19:05 PM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/11/2026 15:40 PM (CNA Daily News)
Prayers for the pope’s health have been pouring in from all over the world.
What we know about Pope Leo XIV’s health
Posted on 10/11/2026 14:13 PM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/11/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/11/2026 06:29 AM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/11/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/10/2026 11:27 AM (CNA Daily News)
“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
Posted on 10/10/2026 10:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.