Trump approves firing-squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Hasan

Pope Leo Cleared for November Latin America Trip

Pope Leo XIV canceled his planned Oct. 27 visit to an interfaith peace gathering in Assisi after doctors advised against a helicopter trip so soon after surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung. The Vatican said his recovery is progressing well and no further cancer treatment is needed; he will send a message to the gathering while continuing to recover.

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Vatican Says Pope Leo Needs No Further Cancer Treatment

Pope Leo XIV returned to St. Peter’s Square for his first general audience since surgery to remove part of his lung following a lung cancer diagnosis, saying he would gradually resume his duties. His recovery and November trip to South America remain in focus; the Vatican has not confirmed whether the trip will proceed as planned.

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Pope Leo needs no further lung cancer treatment after surgery, doctors say

Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after Oct. 13 surgery removed a localized pulmonary adenocarcinoma, doctors said Oct. 21.

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Pope Leo XIV expected to leave hospital

Pope Leo XIV was deemed fit for discharge Saturday after lung-cancer surgery that removed part of his right lung; Vatican return was expected the same day.

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Pope Leo Discharged After Lung Cancer Surgery

Pope Leo XIV is recovering normally after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung for a malignant tumor; the Vatican said he is walking, eating and undergoing respiratory therapy. A physician said a full recovery may be possible if surgeons removed all the cancer and it had not spread.

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Pope Leo Makes First Public Appearance After Surgery

Newfoundland and Labrador’s House of Assembly is resuming with Fred Hutton joining and two seats vacant after Brian Warr’s resignation and Derrick Bragg’s death; the federal government also plans a one-time grocery benefit payment for eligible Canadians. Separately, Pope Leo is scheduled for lung surgery, while Vatican leaders have called for stronger outreach to families and a welcoming approach to migrant and refugee children.

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Trump Cancels Livestream of Hasan Execution

The EU warned platforms that they must enforce their rules against livestreaming executions and could face action under the Digital Services Act if they fail to do so in Europe. The warning followed a U.S. proposal to broadcast the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, though President Donald Trump has not confirmed whether it will be public.

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US and India Catholics Pray for Pope Leo Amid Lung Concerns

Catholic communities and church leaders in the United States and India are praying for Pope Leo XIV amid concerns over his lung health and a procedure to remove a lung growth. The faithful expressed hope for his recovery as questions remain about his treatment and prognosis.

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Pope Leo XIV schedules lung surgery

Pope Leo XIV told St. Peter's Square he will have surgery in coming days after doctors found an early, well-localised lung nodule.

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Pope Leo's Brother Receives Myeloma Treatment

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome, while his older brother Louis is being treated in Florida for multiple myeloma. Louis, first diagnosed in 2017 and treated with a stem-cell transplant in 2019, recently fell out of remission and is now in a clinical trial; the family says it is praying for both brothers.

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King Charles Sends Private Letter to Pope Leo After Cancer Diagnosis

King Charles III plans to write privately to Pope Leo XIV with well-wishes after the pope underwent surgery to remove part of his lung following a cancer diagnosis. Catholic leaders in England and Wales have urged people to pray for the pope’s recovery as he recuperates in hospital; Charles is also receiving cancer treatment.

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Trump Reverses Plan to Livestream Hasan Execution

Archbishop Timothy Broglio condemned the Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Hasan’s scheduled firing-squad execution, urging Catholic service members assigned to the firing squad to seek exemption. Citing the Church’s opposition to capital punishment and concerns about human dignity and moral injury, he questioned the value of making the execution public; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended the broadcast as a way to show the consequences of such crimes.

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Trump Reverses Hegseth Plan to Livestream Hasan Firing Squad Execution

Trump cancelled the livestream of Nidal Hasan’s Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood; the execution will proceed, and victims’ families may attend.

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Catholic Archbishop Urges Exemptions From Hasan Firing Squad

Plans to livestream the Dec. 3 firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan have prompted soldiers to seek religious exemptions or guidance, with a military religious-freedom group predicting many more may object; military rules may not provide an exemption for refusing a single assignment. The proposal has also drawn criticism from lawmakers, while Vice President JD Vance said he doubted the livestream would happen and would not watch it.

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Pentagon Plans First Military Execution Since 1961

Debate over what it means to be “pro-life” spans disputes over whether women who obtain abortions should face prosecution, how Catholic voters should weigh abortion and other issues, and whether opposition to abortion ignores broader social costs. One Catholic writer argues that the Trump administration’s support for executing and potentially livestreaming a convicted mass murderer undermines the GOP’s claim to the pro-life label, while other writers defend or criticize pro-life positions on abortion and voting.

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Pope Leo XIV Expected to Undergo Surgery

New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks asked Catholics and others to pray for Pope Leo XIV as he prepares for surgery. In a separate reflection, the pope urged people not to be discouraged by rejection, saying Christ’s invitation and the joy of the Gospel remain open to all.

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Entertainment

SNL Cold Open Mocks Hegseth, USS Lincoln Homecoming

SNL's Oct. 10 cold open had Jost as Hegseth mocking USS Lincoln hardships—suicide attempts, broken toilets—and joking about a televised execution.

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Pope Leo rejects death penalty as US plans livestreamed execution

Pope Leo XIV called the death penalty 'inadmissible' on Oct. 10 as the U.S. set a Dec. 3 livestreamed firing-squad execution for Nidal Hasan.

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US Plans Livestreamed Hasan Firing-Squad Execution

Pentagon will livestream Nidal Malik Hasan's Dec. 3 firing-squad execution at Fort Hood, the first U.S. military execution since 1961.

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Trump approves firing squad for Fort Hood shooter Hasan

Trump approved U.S. Army firing squad for Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 at Fort Hood in 2009; it would be the first military execution since 1961.

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