Pope Leo at Rome hospital as he recovers from surgery to remove lung cancer, Vatican says

A health story from New York, reported by WGRZ Buffalo.

Health · New York · October 14, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in Rome's Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis.

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