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Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, part of lung removed during surgery

KXAN Austin By The Associated Press Oct 13, 2026 · 5:43 PM 1 views 0 comments

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, part of lung removed during surgery — Image: KXAN Austin

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday.

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