# Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; lower right lung lobe removed

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-13 20:25 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://bit.ly/4B5ejcq

> The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent removal of the lower lobe of his right lung. The surgery confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.

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