Pope Leo undergoes lung surgery to remove early-stage cancer growth
Pope Leo underwent a lobectomy Tuesday after surgeons removed the lower portion of his right lung, following discovery of a small cancerous growth during a routine health check. The procedure, standard treatment for early-stage lung cancer, involves removing an entire lobe to ensure all cancer cells are eliminated along with healthy tissue margins.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 04:30 UTC
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