Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery to Remove Part of Lung

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful as he arrives at Gemelli Hospital on October 13, 2026, in Rome, Italy. Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a localized nodule in his lung after it was discovered during a medical examination. He is expected to stay in the hospital for approximately one week following the procedure. Vatican Pool/Getty Image Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to the Vatican. The diagnosis followed a successful surgery on October 13, in which the doctors removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung. The Vatican says the Pope had a calm first night and is expected to spend a week in the hospital while exams are conducted on the removed tissue. At this time, there have been no updates as to whether Pope Leo will require any further treatment. Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a successful surgery, the Vatican said. The Pope, 71, underwent surgery at Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic in Rome on October 13 to remove a nodule from his right lung. This was determined to be pulmonary adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer. The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s lung to “ensure a radical pr…

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