Pope recovering after tumor surgery
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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove a malignant lung tumor, and doctors said he was recovering as expected with normal blood-test results.
A New World of Lung Cancer Therapy Awaits Pope Leo www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/s...
A New World of Lung Cancer Therapy Awaits Pope Leo
Lung cancer is still a leading cause of cancer death, but that rate is half what it was in the 1990s, partly because newly developed treatments are working.
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October 14, 2026 at 4:49 PM
A New World of Lung Cancer Therapy Awaits Pope Leo www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/s...
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ROME (AP) — Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed.
October 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Prayers for Pope Leo 🙏🏽
The first American pope underwent surgery today at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung.
Surgeons removed the entire lower lobe of his right lung. The 90-minute procedure was successful, with no complications.
The first American pope underwent surgery today at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung.
Surgeons removed the entire lower lobe of his right lung. The 90-minute procedure was successful, with no complications.
October 14, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Prayers for Pope Leo 🙏🏽
The first American pope underwent surgery today at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung.
Surgeons removed the entire lower lobe of his right lung. The 90-minute procedure was successful, with no complications.
The first American pope underwent surgery today at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung.
Surgeons removed the entire lower lobe of his right lung. The 90-minute procedure was successful, with no complications.
Reposted by Jonathan A. Eisen
This is awful news. I wish him a full and speedy recovery. A billion people will be praying for him.
Pope Leo Found to Have Lung Cancer During Surgery, Vatican Says www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/w...
Pope Leo Found to Have Lung Cancer During Surgery, Vatican Says www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/w...
Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says
The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung after finding a cancerous nodule.
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2026 at 9:19 PM
This is awful news. I wish him a full and speedy recovery. A billion people will be praying for him.
Pope Leo Found to Have Lung Cancer During Surgery, Vatican Says www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/w...
Pope Leo Found to Have Lung Cancer During Surgery, Vatican Says www.nytimes.com/2026/10/13/w...
Wishing the Pope a full recovery from his surgery. www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/e... The world needs him.
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer and has part of right lung removed, Vatican says | CNN
Pope Leo XIV is recovering at a Rome hospital after a “successful” surgery to remove part of his right lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, according to a statement from the Vatican.
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October 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Wishing the Pope a full recovery from his surgery. www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/e... The world needs him.
NBC News: Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-l...
Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery
The Vatican said more information would follow later Wednesday, after the 71-year-old American pontiff had part of his right lung removed.
www.nbcnews.com
October 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM
NBC News: Pope Leo spends a peaceful night in the hospital after cancer surgery www.nbcnews.com/world/pope-l...
Such sad news. Praying for a complete recovery. 🙏❤️
Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Says (Gift Article)
The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope’s right lung after finding a cancerous nodule.
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Such sad news. Praying for a complete recovery. 🙏❤️
Cheerful final para! 😱
"Leo’s predecessor, Francis, spent more than five weeks in the hospital, being treated for bronchitis, which developed into bilateral pneumonia. He died at home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on 21 April 2025, just under a month after being discharged."
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"Leo’s predecessor, Francis, spent more than five weeks in the hospital, being treated for bronchitis, which developed into bilateral pneumonia. He died at home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on 21 April 2025, just under a month after being discharged."
#MomentoMori
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer as growth removed during surgery
Vatican says pontiff had lower lobe of right lung removed in ‘successful, on schedule and as planned’ operation in Rome
www.theguardian.com
October 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Cheerful final para! 😱
"Leo’s predecessor, Francis, spent more than five weeks in the hospital, being treated for bronchitis, which developed into bilateral pneumonia. He died at home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on 21 April 2025, just under a month after being discharged."
#MomentoMori
"Leo’s predecessor, Francis, spent more than five weeks in the hospital, being treated for bronchitis, which developed into bilateral pneumonia. He died at home in Casa Santa Marta in Vatican City on 21 April 2025, just under a month after being discharged."
#MomentoMori
by Niels Werber
Let's hope for the best.
October 13, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Let's hope for the best.
An update on the Pope's condition from the Vatican.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope Leo's postoperative recovery progressing well - Vatican News
The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning, which confirm that his ...
www.vaticannews.va
October 14, 2026 at 6:29 PM
An update on the Pope's condition from the Vatican.
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Reposted by David Darmofal
Lung cancer remains far too common. Wishing Pope Leo a full recovery. His experience is a reminder to know your risk, understand your family history, and get screened if eligible.
Early detection saves lives.
Early detection saves lives.
October 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Lung cancer remains far too common. Wishing Pope Leo a full recovery. His experience is a reminder to know your risk, understand your family history, and get screened if eligible.
Early detection saves lives.
Early detection saves lives.
Ugh
*VATICAN SAYS POPE LEO XIV HAS LUNG CANCER: AP
October 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Ugh
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing a successful lung operation on Tuesday, issuing a seismic shock to the Catholic faithful and altering the image of his 17-month pontificate...
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October 14, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Reposted by David Darmofal
Dear friends: Pope Leo needs all our prayers, as he now faces treatment for lung cancer. Let me suggest that we ask Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette to intercede for him, as well as for his doctors, nurses and caregivers, so that he might be quickly restored to full health.
October 14, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Dear friends: Pope Leo needs all our prayers, as he now faces treatment for lung cancer. Let me suggest that we ask Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette to intercede for him, as well as for his doctors, nurses and caregivers, so that he might be quickly restored to full health.