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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

Axios·October 13, 2026·1 min read
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said Tuesday, hours after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The operation lasted about 90 minutes and was successful with no complications. The first American pontiff was admitted to Rome's Agostino Gemelli University Hospital for the procedure.

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