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Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Lung Cancer Surgery

Updated 2026-10-13 22:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a cancerous growth in his lung. The health of the pontiff is now under close observation.

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

2026-10-13 22:29 UTC