Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung
Pope Leo has undergone successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old pontiff is currently recovering in a Rome hospital, with all public engagements canceled.
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MASS AT VATICAN. A person holds a picture of Pope Leo on the day of a mass marking the 10th anniversary of the apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia, including special prayers for the health of Pope Leo, who is in a hospital after lung surgery, in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, October 14, 2026.
Pope Leo underwent successful surgery for lung cancer, specifically lung adenocarcinoma, and is recovering in hospital. The operation involved the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung, and the Vatican has not disclosed details about the tumor's size or spread. Messages of support have been received from various leaders, and the pope's upcoming public engagements have been canceled as he recovers. This is AI-generated.
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