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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery

Published October 13, 2026 6:29 pm • Updated October 13, 2026 6:29 pm •
Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.

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