Doctors discuss Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis

A health story from the U.S., reported by CBS News.

Health · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday, following a surgery he had on his right lung. Doctors and medical experts spoke with CBS News about the potential prognosis.

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