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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says

The Vatican says tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons at Rome's Gemelli hospital removed the lower lobe of the 71-year-old Pope's right lung on 13 October 2026. It says the operation was successful.

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Pope Leo XIV says he will undergo surgery to remove early-stage lung nodule

The 71-year-old pope said on 11 October 2026 that doctors found a localised nodule on his lung during recent examinations and that he has agreed to have it removed in the coming days.