Father Michael Pfleger reveals cancer diagnosis, says he is now cancer free

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Friday, July 31, 2026 11:32PM
Father Pfleger reveals cancer diagnosis, says he is now cancer free
Chicago activist Father Michael Pfleger revealed his cancer diagnosis Friday, saying he is now cancer free after finishing his treatment.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago's Father Michael Pfleger revealed his cancer diagnosis Friday, saying he is now cancer free.

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Father Pfleger announced that he has finished treatment and is clear of cancer.

He previously had not announced his diagnosis.

Pfleger said he wanted to wait until he was done with treatment to make it public.

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