Pope Leo XIV’s Cancer Diagnosis. Call to Service Special.
In this episode, editor Mickey Conlon is joined by associate editor Quinton Amundson and reporter Luke Mandato. The team first addresses the significant news of Pope Leo XIV’s early-stage lung cancer diagnosis. Mandato shares the latest, including medical experts' take on the nature of the cancer and the positive outlook given its early detection. Amundson reports on the outpouring of prayers and support from Canadian Cardinals, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops, and the wider Church. The hosts also discuss the potential impact on the Pope’s planned pastoral journey to South America, with particular attention to Peru, where the Holy Father ministered for many years. The team explores the Register’s latest Call to Service feature, with Amundson highlighting the lasting legacy of St. Peter’s Seminary in London, Ontario, featuring an exclusive interview with Fr. Jason Kuntz, the vice-rector of formation at the seminary. Mandato shares his conversation with Dr. Andrew Simone, the long-standing Toronto dermatologist who has dedicated decades to feeding the vulnerable around the world as part of Mother Teresa's call to him and his late wife, Joan Simone.
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About the Hosts:
Mickey Conlon: Is the Editor of The Catholic Register and has been a reporter and columnist for the Register.
Luke Mandato: Is a reporter for The Catholic Register.
Quinton Amundson: Quinton is Associate Editor at The Catholic Register.
