Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation

A world news story from the U.S., reported by France 24.

World News · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

From France 24

Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread.

Reported by France 24, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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