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Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed

The Hill·October 13, 2026·1 min read
Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent a 90-minute surgery to remove a nodule, which included removing the lower lobe of his right lung. The procedure was successful, and the pope is recovering with no planned changes to his hospitalization. The Vatican did not specify further treatment plans.

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