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Ohio’s University of Dayton names first woman president
Posted on 10/14/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/14/2026 06:00 AM (CNA Daily News)
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
Pew midterm poll: Catholics prefer Democratic House candidates by 3-point margin
Posted on 10/13/2026 18:31 PM (CNA Daily News)
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?
Posted on 10/13/2026 17:51 PM (CNA Daily News)
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’
Posted on 10/13/2026 17:11 PM (CNA Daily News)
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
Posted on 10/13/2026 16:31 PM (CNA Daily News)
The Holy See Press Office confirmed Tuesday evening that the nodule removed during Pope Leo XIV’s surgery was cancerous.
EWTN News explains: Who’s in charge of the Vatican while Pope Leo XIV is hospitalized?
Posted on 10/13/2026 15:36 PM (CNA Daily News)
Who exactly runs the Vatican when a pope is hospitalized or unable to perform his normal duties?
Praying for Pope Leo? Meet the patron saint of lung problems
Posted on 10/13/2026 12:32 PM (CNA Daily News)
As the Church and the world prays for Pope Leo XIV this week, we turn to St. Bernardine of Siena, known as “the Apostle of Italy” and for his intercession for those with lung and respiratory issues.
Who is Dr. Luigi Carbone, Pope Leo XIV’s personal physician?
Posted on 10/13/2026 11:52 AM (CNA Daily News)
As the pontiff undergoes surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican’s chief medical official plays a central role in coordinating his care.
Pope Leo XIV breaks with decades of secrecy by announcing his own surgery
Posted on 10/13/2026 11:12 AM (CNA Daily News)
The pontiff’s surprise disclosure about a lung nodule has drawn praise from senior cardinals, who see it as an unprecedented gesture of transparency and an expression of humility and trust.