Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Vatican says the seventy-one year old pontiff is recovering well, though biopsy results are pending to determine if the cancer has spread.

Hot on The week ending October 14, 2026 · #7 story of that period · 52 articles from 35 sources