# Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation

https://mins.news/en/video/99451

- France 24 English, 2026-10-14 09:33 UTC
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- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwh1DUhaM4s

> Pope Leo XIV had a calm night after surgery and was due to begin recovery on Wednesday. The operation removed a cancerous tumour and part of his right lung; he is awaiting test results to learn whether the cancer has spread.

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