Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Doctors Remove Part of His Lung

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on October 13, 2026, after doctors found a nodule in his lung. The Vatican said the procedure removed the lower lobe of his right lung and confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The operation lasted about 90 minutes and was successful, with no complications reported. Leo woke normally and returned to his hospital room. The Vatican expects his recovery to take about a week, and canceled his public engagements through October 20