The Vatican says surgery to remove a nodule from Pope Leo’s lung was successful. The 71-year-old leader of the Catholic Church was found to have what is the most common form of lung cancer. NBC News’ Anne Thompson reports.
Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed as doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. Lung cancer is very treatable if caught…
The Vatican says Pope Leo has lung cancer and has had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. Tuesday’s surgery confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. (Produced…
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Beirut, following his visit to Turkey, Nov. 30, 2025. Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, and a lower lobe of his…
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