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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says
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PUBLISHEDOct 14, 2026, 8:43 AM
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.
Main source: NPR
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