What is adenocarcinoma? Here's what to know about Pope Leo XIV's form of lung cancer

A health story from the U.S., reported by PBS NewsHour.

Health · the U.S. · October 15, 2026

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The pope had the lower section, or lobe, of his right lung removed to try to ensure that all of the cancer was removed.

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