The Vatican announced Tuesday that 71-year-old Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer. In a medical bulletin, the Vatican said surgeons had removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung. After undergoing surgery, the pope spent a night in the hospital. The pope is not known to be a smoker or to have had recent health issues.
Vatican Announces Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer
HeadlineOct 14, 2026












