Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

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

World News · the U.S. · October 14, 2026

From France 24

World leaders, Catholics across the globe and senior cardinals at the Vatican offered prayers for Pope Leo on Wednesday after doctors announced the 71-year-old pontiff had been diagnosed with lung cancer and had part of one lung removed.

Reported by France 24, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at France 24 →

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