Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

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Health · the U.S. · October 13, 2026

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The Vatican says surgery to remove a nodule from Pope Leo’s lung was successful. The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was found to have what is the most common form of lung cancer. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.

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