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.
An update on the Pope's condition from the Vatican.
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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...
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...
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...
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
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
Reposted by John McLaren
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 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.
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
Good point. I wonder if there's a family propensity for cancer. Their mother, Mildred, died of cancer at 77.
October 14, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Good point. I wonder if there's a family propensity for cancer. Their mother, Mildred, died of cancer at 77.
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.
Reposted by David Darmofal
A low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
Find out if you’re eligible for screening at SavedByTheScan.org. It could save your life.
Find out if you’re eligible for screening at SavedByTheScan.org. It could save your life.
October 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
A low-dose CT scan can detect lung cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
Find out if you’re eligible for screening at SavedByTheScan.org. It could save your life.
Find out if you’re eligible for screening at SavedByTheScan.org. It could save your life.
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.
Reposted by David Darmofal
ROME (AP) — Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung
ROME (AP) — Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
religionnews.com
October 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
ROME (AP) — Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
