Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgeryhttps://www.npr.org/2026/10/13/g-s1-147968/pope-leo-has-lung-cancer-vatican-announces
Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

The Vatican says Pope Leo XIVβs surgery to remove a small lung growth went well and as expected
