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Real event · international · 2026-10-13

Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Final verdict announced: October 14, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET

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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove a cancerous growth in his lung.

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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for lung cancer.

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