At the end of every season, I’d ask my dad:
“Dad, do you think we (Cleveland) will ever win one?”
He’d always respond:
“Not in my lifetime.”
Sadly, he was right, my dad passed away in 2013.
And now, as another season ends I wonder…will we ever win one?
I hope.
Prayers continue for the Holy Father and his healing.
Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, as planned, according to a statement from Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora released by the Holy See Press Office.
The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung, and tissue examined during the operation confirmed the diagnosis of “lung adenocarcinoma,” as suspected from tests conducted beforehand.
The Pope was in the operating room approximately three hours, while the operation itself lasted about 90 minutes. The doctors said it was successful and there were no complications.
Pope Leo awoke normally after surgery and, following a brief period of observation, returned to his room on the hospital’s 10th floor, according to the statement.
vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/…
The whole “Cleveland vs. Leo” thing was fun while it lasted. But in reality, it’s always been us, united with the Holy Father. Now, as he prepares for surgery, we unite ourselves to him all the more and pray for his healing.
Pope Leo XIV has said his doctors have found “a localized nodule” in his lung and will operate in a few days.
Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, he said the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized.”
The Pope added that his doctors recommend surgery and that he will follow their advice, with the surgery scheduled for the coming days.
Pope Leo thanked everyone for their spiritual closeness and entrusted himself to our prayers.
“Dear friends, during some recent medical examinations, doctors found a localized nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and is well localized. The doctors believe surgery is appropriate. Following their advice, I have therefore decided to undergo an operation to remove it. The operation is already scheduled for the coming days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers.”
vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/…
Fr. Eric Garris retweeted
The Diocese of Cleveland in Ohio, has over 45 men in formation for the Catholic priesthood. In May 2025, Bishop Edward Malesic ordained eight men to the priesthood, the largest ordination class in his 10 years as a bishop.
RSVP: Game 5
✅
Add a message for your host:
Thanks for your willingness to host, @CleGuardians. Need I bring anything? Also, what time? Oh, and, Go Guards!














