# Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery: What comes next?

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- euronews, 2026-10-14 07:12 UTC
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- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/14/pope-leo-xiv-recovering-from-lung-cancer-surgery-what-happens-next

> Pope Leo XIV is recovering after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. During the operation, dozens of faithful prayed for his health in the hospital chapel.

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