Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer called adenocarcinoma. Here's what that means

A health story from Pennsylvania, reported by WTAE Pittsburgh.

Health · Pennsylvania · October 14, 2026

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What is lung adenocarcinoma? Here's what to know about the most common form of lung cancer that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with.

Reported by WTAE Pittsburgh, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at WTAE Pittsburgh →

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