# Pope Leo XIV begins recovery after lung cancer surgery

https://mins.news/en/item/99441

- France 24, 2026-10-14 09:33 UTC
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- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261014-pope-leo-xiv-recovering-after-lung-cancer-operation

> Pope Leo XIV had a calm night after surgery to remove a cancerous lung tumour and was due to start recovering on Wednesday. Part of his right lung was removed, and he is awaiting test results to learn whether the cancer has spread.

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