Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed

A health story from New York, reported by PIX11 NYC.

Health · New York · October 13, 2026

From PIX11 NYC

ROME (AP) — 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. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.

Reported by PIX11 NYC, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at PIX11 NYC →

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