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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery
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PUBLISHEDOct 13, 2026, 10:29 PM
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced. (Image credit: Alessandra Tarantino)
Main source: NPR
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