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

A health story from the U.S., reported by The Hill.

Health · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican said Tuesday, after he underwent surgery to remove a nodule from his lung. The 90-minute procedure was successful and removed the lower lobe of his right lung.

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