Pope Leo XIV had the lower section of his right lung removed after doctors diagnosed him with the most common form of lung cancer. While lung cancer is a leading killer, survival rates can be high if it's caught early, as the pope's tumor appears to have been. Here are some things to know.
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…
The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer after a successful surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung. The post Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung…
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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