Scant details so far on Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis

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Health · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

From CBS News

The Vatican revealed Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery and having the lower lobe of his right lung removed. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more. Then, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat joins with analysis.

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