Pope Leo XIV recovering well after lung cancer surgery, Vatican says
Two days after surgeons removed part of his cancerous right lung, the Vatican reports the pope ate breakfast and had a "good night" in hospital.
What to know
- Pope Leo XIV, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed on Oct. 13 after a nodule he disclosed two days earlier was confirmed as adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.
- The Vatican says the pope is recovering smoothly, reporting he has had good nights in hospital and eaten breakfast as of Oct. 15.
- The diagnosis, coming soon after his election, has prompted analysis of what it means for the future of his pontificate and his travel plans, including a trip to South America.
- Public reaction has included messages of support from U.S. political figures, reflecting the pope's Chicago roots.
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Pope Leo XIV Pontiff, patientHoly See Press Office Vatican communications officeDr. Luigi Carbone Physician cited in Vatican statementProfessor Stefano Margaritora Surgeon
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Vatican reports pope had "good second night", ate breakfast
The Holy See Press Office said the pope had a good second night in Gemelli Hospital following surgery, got up and had breakfast, signaling continued smooth recovery.
“Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Gemelli Hospital after his lung surgery on Tuesday.”
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Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Gemelli Hospital after his lung surgery on Tuesday. The Holy See Press Office said on Thursday morning that the Pope got up and had breakfast.
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Vatican News Pope Leo has good second night at Rome's Gemelli hospital Read more here! https://www. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/20 26-10/pope-leo-xiv-holy-see-press-office-gemelli-15-october-2026.html Pope Leo has good second night at Rome's Gemelli hospital The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli…
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Coverage turns to questions about the pontificate's future
Reporting examined how the cancer diagnosis, coming soon after the pope's election, raises questions about the trajectory of his papacy and recent decisions such as planned travel.
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10 outlets Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Here's what to know about the first American pope.
first by Business Insider, 20h ago · also Arab News, Time, NPR Health, NYT, Washington Examiner, Japan Today +3
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- Shape of Pope Leo’s papacy more uncertain after cancer diagnosis Arab News · 18h ago
- What to Know About Pope Leo's Lung Cancer Diagnosis Time · 17h ago
- What to know about Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis Washington Examiner · 16h ago
- Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis Japan Today · 13h ago
- Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past Boston Globe · 6h ago
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🇺🇸🇻🇦 Trump is wishing Pope Leo a FULL RECOVERY after the lung surgery He pointed to the Pope’s brother and his wife, who back him, and said their support for the Pope is enough. The Pope had part of a lung removed after a cancer diagnosis and is recovering in the hospital.
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Jeezus, NYTimes, aren't you getting a little ahead of yourselves here? Leo XIV’s Cancer Diagnosis Tests the Assumption of a Long Papacy https://www. nytimes.com/2026/10/13/world/e urope/pope-leo-health-cancer.html?smid=tw-share
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The cardinals prefer to elect old guys as pope so they don’t get stuck with one pope for too long.
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World leaders and public send messages of support
Political figures including President Trump, Chicago-area lawmakers and members of Congress publicly wished the pope, an American and former Chicago resident, a full recovery.
“Pope Leo XIV is one of our own, a Chicago kid who carried the values of our neighborhoods all the way onto the world stage, and today our whole city is wishing him strength and a full recovery.”
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Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican confirms.
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My prayers are with Pope Leo XIV and his family. I join Catholics around the world in praying for his holinesses full recovery.
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Vatican News Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery Read more here! https://www. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/20 26-10/pope-leo-surgery-gemelli-hospital-successful.html Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery Pope Leo XIV’s surgery to remove a “small, localized nodule” from his lung was successful and he has returned to his room at…
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Vatican confirms diagnosis: adenocarcinoma, lung lobe removed
A statement from Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, released by the Holy See Press Office, confirmed surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung and that the nodule was cancerous (adenocarcinoma).
“The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung…”
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first by ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 1d ago · also The Times, NYT, Indian Express
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- What will Pope Leo’s lung cancer diagnosis mean for his papacy? The Times · 1d ago
- Leo XIV’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis Tests a Papacy Still Taking Shape NYT · 1d ago
- Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis tests the assumption of a long papacy Indian Express · 1d ago
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Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, as planned, according to a statement from Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora released by the Holy See Press Office. The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung,
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apnews.com/article/vati... JUST IN: Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday. #Pinks
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No!!!! He’s such a wonderful human being! Surgery confirms # pope has # LungCancer & he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed. # ffrf # cancer # dissent # change # empathy https:// apnews.com/article/vatican-pop…
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Surgeons complete the lung operation "as planned"
The Vatican said the thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital, to remove a potentially cancerous nodule, was completed successfully and on schedule, with attention turning to recovery.
“the procedure, performed earlier this morning, went as planned…”
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8 outlets Pope’s motorcade leaves Vatican for expected admission to hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule
first by Arab News, 2d ago · also Fox News, Philadelphia Inquirer, Globe and Mail, Sky News, Independent UK, CBS News +1
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- DR MARC SIEGEL: Pope Leo's lung surgery puts modern medicine alongside faith Fox News · 1d ago
- Vatican says pope’s lung nodule surgery was successfully completed Philadelphia Inquirer · 1d ago
- Pope undergoes successful lung nodule surgery, Vatican says Globe and Mail · 1d ago
- Pope's lung surgery was successful and went as planned, Vatican says Sky News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo is recovering at the hospital after lung nodule surgery, Vatican says Independent UK · 1d ago
- Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says CBS News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo’s lung operation ‘successfully completed’: Vatican Straits Times · 1d ago
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2 outlets Vatican spokesman says pope's lung surgery is planned for this week, with one-week recovery expected
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- Vatican spokesman says pope’s lung surgery is planned for this week Boston Globe · 4d ago
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BREAKING: Pope Leo’s surgery to remove a potentially cancerous lung nodule has been completed successfully, according to the Vatican. Officials said the procedure, performed earlier this morning, went as planned. The operation finished on schedule, with attention now turning to
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Breaking News: Doctors successfully removed a nodule from Pope Leo XIV’s lung, the Vatican said.
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Vatican sets Tuesday hospitalization for the operation
The Vatican announced the pope would be hospitalized in Rome on Tuesday for the planned lung operation, a day ahead of the procedure.
“Something is afoot. We are told Pope Leo has a nodule/tumor that is innocuous in nature. Yet - he is having surgery for it almost immediately.”
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Something is afoot. We are told Pope Leo has a nodule/tumor that is innocuous in nature. Yet - he is having surgery for it almost immediately. This will almost certainly cost him his trip to South America - which makes no sense. Why not do the trip and then the surgery if
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🇺🇸🇻🇦 Pope Leo XIV says doctors have discovered a small, localized nodule in his lung during a recent examination. He says it was caught at a very early stage and that he will undergo surgery in the coming days on medical advice. Wishing him a successful operation and a full
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Pope Leo XIV discloses lung nodule, announces upcoming surgery
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, the pope said doctors found a localized nodule in his lung, detected at an early stage, and that he would undergo surgery within days on their recommendation.
“a localized nodule" ... "detected at a very early stage and is well localized…”
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first by Buenos Aires Times, 1d ago · also Baltimore Banner, The Hill, NPR News, MercoPress, CBS News, AP News +41
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- Pope Leo XIV has part of lung removed in surgery that confirms lung cancer, Vatican says Baltimore Banner · 1d ago
- Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed The Hill · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery NPR News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent successful surgery, Vatican says MercoPress · 1d ago
- Details on Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis, surgery CBS News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV will have surgery in the coming days to remove a nodule on his lung AP News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery after cancer diagnosis Times of India · 1d ago
- Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says Jerusalem Post · 1d ago
- Pope undergoes surgery for common lung cancer The Canberra Times · 1d ago
- Global News Podcast | Pope has surgery for lung cancer BBC · 1d ago
- Philadelphia doctors say early detection crucial as Pope Leo XIV reveals lung cancer diagnosis CBS News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says The Globe and Mail · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for cancer: What is lung adenocarcinoma? The Hindu · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with cancer: What Vatican said after lung surgery The Indian Express · 1d ago
- World leaders pray for Pope Leo as he undergoes surgery after lung cancer diagnosis Telegraph India · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery Vatican News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says; lower lobe of right lung removed | World News Hindustan Times · 1d ago
- What we know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer operation Straits Times · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung, Vatican says Daily Maverick · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has cancerous tumour removed in lung operation Dawn · 1d ago
- What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation Dawn · 1d ago
- Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation Channel News Asia · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV’s lung adenocarcinoma: Oncologist explains the cancer and its treatment Indian Express · 1d ago
- Vatican issues update on Pope Leo's condition after cancer surgery Independent UK · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next? Euronews · 1d ago
- Lung adenocarcinoma: Symptoms, risk factors and prognosis after Pope Leo's diagnosis Independent UK · 1d ago
- Pope has 'peaceful night' after lung cancer surgery, says Vatican Sky News · 1d ago
- News24 | Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation News24 · 1d ago
- Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis: What you need to know about lung adenocarcinoma, early symptoms and treatments Hindustan Times · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says NPR News · 1d ago
- Prayers urged for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis Evening Standard · 1d ago
- What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis Channel News Asia · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation France 24 EN · 1d ago
- Pope Leo spent ‘a tranquil night’ in the hospital after cancer surgery, Vatican says AP News · 1d ago
- What to know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer CNN · 1d ago
- World prays for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis Reuters · 1d ago
- World-renowned lung cancer expert weighs in on Pope Leo's diagnosis WMUR · 1d ago
- First Thing: Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis Guardian · 1d ago
- Pope recovering after lung cancer operation Bangkok Post · 1d ago
- Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis France 24 EN · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV Found to Have Lung Cancer During Surgery NBC News · 1d ago
- Pope Leo spent a peaceful night in the hospital after surgery to remove cancer, Vatican says Philadelphia Inquirer · 23h ago
- Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Cancer As Doctors Remove Part Of His Lung ZeroHedge · 23h ago
- What is a lung nodule? Pope Leo undergoes surgery after cancer diagnosis The Independent · 23h ago
- Pope Leo to have "nodule" removed from lung Axios · 23h ago
- Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung NBC News · 23h ago
- Eye Opener: Pope Leo has lung cancer, Vatican says CBS News · 22h ago
- What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis BBC · 22h ago
- Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma. What is it? Philadelphia Inquirer · 22h ago
- Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, surgery successful PennLive · 22h ago
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Pope Leo XIV has said his doctors have found “a localized nodule” in his lung and will operate in a few days. Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, he said the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized.” The Pope added that his doctors recommend surgery and
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Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the first health scare of the 71-year-old pontiff's tenure. For @reuters.com
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Pope Leo XIV to undergo surgery after nodular lesion found in lung, Vatican says https://www. cbsnews.com/news/pope-leo-surg ery-nodular-lesion-lung-vatican/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into News @ news-thenewsdesk
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- Why was surgery scheduled so quickly if the nodule was described as innocuous?
- How will the diagnosis affect the pope's travel plans, including the planned South America trip?
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Are you surprised? Redditors claim about respect for the others and war against ignorance but everything is valid when you are speaking about Christianity
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This man is good for not only religion but for the world! He’s a mouthpiece for the oppressed and for justice. Keep him safe please! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Dr. Justin Sledge's "Esoteric Origins of Christianity" video on YouTube is pretty good. He is a religious studies scholar and specializes in the esoteric parts of Judaism and Christianity
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Hey I'm not God, I have no idea why. All I'm saying is that Catholic teaching does not promote the theory an easy life if you believe. Your original post made it seem like the Pope has a mystical power to pray for healing that will be granted. He can pray for healing, I'm sure he has. But the Church certainly doesn't believe he would get it simply…
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Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday afternoon, as planned, according to a statement from Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora released by the Holy See Press Office. The surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope’s right lung,
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BREAKING: The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. He is currently in his room recovering from surgery. @nicollewallace.bsky.social reports.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule and the Vatican said the operation was completed "successfully, on schedule and as planned."
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Pope Leo arrives at hospital ahead of operation to remove nodule https:// abcnews.com/International/pope -leo-departs-vatican-ahead-operation-remove-nodule/story?id=137216472&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into Top Stories in News @ top-stories-in-news-thenewsdesk
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The definition of a miracle is something that takes place outside the realm of natural occurrences. I fail to see how this departs from faith and reason.
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Pope Leo announces he will undergo surgery to remove early-stage lung nodule https://www. cnn.com/2026/10/11/world/video /pope-leo-lung-nodule-surgery-digvid?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World News @ world-news-CNN
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Except when the science doesn't support their beliefs then they're fine turning away people in need at catholic hospitals. E.g. denying or delaying abortion in case of miscarriage or non viable pregnancy, or not carrying out proper rape/assault aftercare etc
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Pope Leo XIV tells the faithful gathered for the Angelus on Sunday that his doctors have found “a localized nodule” in his lung and will operate in a few days. He added that the nodule was “detected at a very early stage and is well localized.”