ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by […]
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Oct 13, 2026 | 3:27 PM





