Leo XIV’s lung cancer confirmed after surgery in Rome
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Infosgabon
Pope Leo XIV had a quiet night after the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where tests confirmed pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The Vatican says the operation went ahead without complications and further medical details are expected, reports Infos Gabon.
Pope Leo XIV had a “quiet” night at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital after surgery confirmed pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The pontiff underwent surgery on Tuesday and surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung.
The operation followed the discovery of a lung nodule in the pope. Leo XIV’s operation for lung cancer was carried out in Rome.
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