Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, his doctors say

A health story from Texas, reported by KHOU Houston.

Health · Texas · 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.

Reported by KHOU Houston, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at KHOU Houston →

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