Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, part of lung removed during surgery

A health story from California, reported by KTLA Los Angeles.

Health · California · October 13, 2026

From KTLA Los Angeles

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday.

Reported by KTLA Los Angeles, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at KTLA Los Angeles →

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