# What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis

https://mins.news/en/item/99948

- BBC News, 2026-10-14 12:37 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cwyvrmp9qgrgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and successfully underwent surgery to remove part of his right lung. The 90-minute procedure took place at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, where he is expected to remain for about a week.

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