Vatican says Pope Leo's lung surgery recovery is 'proceeding as expected'

A health story from the U.S., reported by NBC News.

Health · the U.S. · October 14, 2026

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Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a type of non-small cell lung cancer. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga shares the latest updates from the Vatican, while Dr. Natalie Azar breaks down the diagnosis and recovery outlook.

Reported by NBC News, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at NBC News →

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