Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis confirmed after major surgery to remove part of right lung

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October 14, 2026

Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital ahead of the pontiff’s surgery to remove a lung nodule, in Rome, Italy, October 13, 2026.— Reuters

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.Doctors removed lower lobe of pope’s right lung in surgery.Procedure lasted 90 minutes, no…