What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis

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 underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerours tumour from his right lung after saying that a nodule had been "detected at a very early stage". Following a "successful" operation, the Vatican said the pontiff would undergo additional testing.

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

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