Vatican says the pope has lung cancer and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed

A health story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Health · Florida · October 13, 2026

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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 WFLA Tampa, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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