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Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis confirmed after surgery to remove tumour from right lung
Candles, flowers and prayers are led at the statue of John Paul II outside Rome's Gemelli University Hospital, where Pope Leo XIV has been admitted for an operation to remove a lump from his lung, on 13 October 2026.
South Africa
Pope Leo XIV has had a cancerous tumour removed from his right lung in a successful operation, with further tests underway to determine whether the cancer has spread.
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- October 14, 2026
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