Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican

Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.

Satanic Temple permitted to hold holiday event a Iowa state capitol

A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.

Ancient account of Jesus challenges centuries of scholarly doubt: 'Totally authentic'

A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.

Woman wearing burka escorted out of Florida county meeting after playing call to prayer recording

A woman wearing a burka was escorted out of a Florida county commissioners meeting on Tuesday after playing a recording of the Islamic call to prayer during the public comment period where residents spoke against the potential expansion of a local mosque amid concerns from some over its wording on zoning and agenda materials.

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.