# Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer but successful surgery, Vatican says

https://mins.news/en/video/98770

- BBC News, 2026-10-13 21:43 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8d2FZq4JyQ

> The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after a lump was found during routine checks. He underwent a successful 90-minute operation at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. He woke normally and was briefly observed.

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