# Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis

https://mins.news/en/item/99556

- France 24, 2026-10-14 10:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261014-faithful-pray-for-pope-leo-after-lung-cancer-diagnosis

> World leaders, Catholics around the globe and senior Vatican cardinals prayed for Pope Leo on Wednesday after doctors said the 71-year-old pontiff had lung cancer and part of one lung had been removed. The diagnosis shocked people because he is known as relatively young and energetic.

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