Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery to Remove Part of Lung

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he arrives at Gemelli Hospital on October 13, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung after it was discovered during a medical examination.
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