Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer, recovering after Rome surgery
Vatican confirms adenocarcinoma after doctors remove the lower lobe of the pope's right lung; recovery reported on track.
What to know
- Pope Leo XIV, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed at Gemelli Hospital on October 13 after the Vatican confirmed adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.
- Doctors say the tumor was caught at an early, well-localized stage and that his recovery is proceeding as expected, with the pope walking and eating normally within two days.
- The diagnosis, disclosed by the pope himself days earlier at the Angelus, prompted a wave of public well-wishes, including from Donald Trump and U.S. lawmakers, and raised questions about his planned South America trip.
The dispute Whether the pope's recovery reflects purely medical treatment or should be framed around prayer and miraculous healing is disputed, alongside separate criticism of the Church's broader medical ethics. · positions read across 94 posts and comments
Well-wishers are praying for the pope's recovery and praising his broader role.
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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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Catholic doctrine does not promise the pope will be healed just by praying, and miracles require more than faith alone.
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“All I'm saying is that Catholic teaching does not promote the theory an easy life if you believe... the Church certainly doesn't believe he would get it simply from being the Pope.”
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The Church's charitable medical work is undercut by its record of denying some care on doctrinal grounds.
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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…”
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The rushed surgery timing is suspicious and something is being withheld from the public.
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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.”
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Pope Leo XIV Head of the Catholic ChurchHoly See Press Office / Vatican Official spokesperson for the pope's medical conditionDr. Luigi Carbone and Prof. Stefano Margaritora Surgeons who performed the operation
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APTumor appears caught at early, treatable stage
Coverage of the confirmed adenocarcinoma diagnosis noted the cancer is highly treatable when caught early, as the pope's tumor appears to have been.
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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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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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Vatican says recovery proceeding as expected
Doctors reported the pope was walking in his hospital room and eating normally two days after surgery, describing his recovery as on track.
“His recovery is proceeding as expected,…”
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16 outlets What to know about Pope Leo’s lung cancer
first by CNN, 1d ago · also Reuters, WMUR, Guardian, France 24 EN, BBC, The Washington Post +9
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- 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
- Faithful pray for Pope Leo after lung cancer diagnosis France 24 EN · 23h ago
- What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis BBC · 22h ago
- Pope Leo’s cancer diagnosis brings uncertainty to the Vatican The Washington Post · 21h ago
- Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Here's what to know about the first American pope. Business Insider · 19h ago
- 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 · 16h ago
- What to know about Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer diagnosis Washington Examiner · 16h ago
- How bad is Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis? Lung doctor reveals road ahead NBC 5 Chicago · 14h ago
- Pope Leo back on his feet after shock cancer diagnosis Japan Today · 13h 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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"The pope was diagnosed on Tuesday with lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, after doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung during an operation." (Source: @reuters.com) #UrbanViewMornings
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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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Trump and lawmakers send well-wishes
Public figures including Donald Trump and members of Congress offered prayers and messages of support following the Vatican's announcement, with Chicago officials noting the pope's local roots.
“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…”
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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 pope has lung cancer
The Holy See Press Office announced that the nodule disclosed on Sunday was adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, confirming the diagnosis after the lobe's removal.
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first by NYT, 1d ago · also BBC
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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 thoracic surgery
The Vatican said the procedure to remove the nodule was completed successfully, on schedule and as planned, with surgeons removing the lower lobe of the pope's right lung.
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first by Times of Israel, 1d ago · also Boston Globe, The Hindu, India Today, NDTV, Daily Caller, Rio Times +44
55 more headlines
- Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer as lower lobe of his right lung removed Boston Globe · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has lung cancer, lower lobe of right lung removed: Vatican The Hindu · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer, doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says India Today · 1d ago
- Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer, Undergoes Surgery To Remove Growth NDTV · 1d ago
- Pope Diagnosed With Lung Cancer Following Surgery, Vatican Says Daily Caller · 1d ago
- Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer After Surgery Rio Times · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Doctors Remove Part of His Right Lung RedState · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says CNBC · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after ‘successful’ surgery, Vatican says Evening Standard · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung Japan Today · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgeons remove part of his lung AFR · 1d ago
- The pope has lung adenocarcinoma and here's what that diagnosis means ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease The Conversation · 1d ago
- Surgery confirms Pope Leo has lung cancer ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung Al Jazeera · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery, Vatican says ITVX · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has lung cancer diagnosed after surgery, Vatican says The National UAE · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed in lung operation Buenos Aires Times · 1d ago
- 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 Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Successful Surgery Removes Right Lower Lobe Breitbart · 1d ago
- Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announces after surgery NPR News · 1d ago
- What we know about Pope Leo's lung cancer and prognosis PBS NewsHour · 1d ago
- Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and underwent successful surgery, Vatican says MercoPress · 1d ago
- Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, has surgery to remove part of organ SMH.com.au · 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
- Boston archbishop asks for prayers for Pope Leo XIV after surgery confirms cancer diagnosis Boston Globe · 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
- Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too The Conversation US · 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
- What to know about the cancer the pope has been diagnosed with ABC Australia · 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
- 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
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first by Fox News, 1d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, Globe and Mail, Sky News, Independent UK, CBS News, Straits Times
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- 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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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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The Pope gets world-class medical care and love, whilst millions of Catholics around the world get little or none. https://www. vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/20 26-10/pope-leo-xiv-to-undergo-surgery-remove-nodule-lung.html # catholic # catholicism # romancatholicism # christianity # healthcare # medicine # greed # corruption # power # poverty #…
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Pope Leo arrives at Gemelli Hospital for surgery
The pontiff arrived at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, greeted by supporters, ahead of the scheduled operation to remove the nodule from his lung.
“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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first by Straits Times, 3h ago · also Euronews, News24, Bangkok Post
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- Pope Leo XIV has 'good night' in hospital after lung surgery, Vatican says Euronews · 2h ago
- News24 | Pope on the mend in hospital, eating well after cancer op: Vatican News24 · 2h ago
- Pope has ‘good night’ in hospital, Vatican says Bangkok Post · 1h ago
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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 has arrived at a Rome hospital ahead of LUNG SURGERY The pontiff was greeted by supporters as he arrived at Gemelli Hospital, smiling and briefly waving before meeting with doctors. He is scheduled to undergo an operation later today to remove a nodule from
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Vatican schedules hospitalization for lung operation
Reports confirmed the pope would be hospitalized in Rome on Tuesday for the planned lung procedure.
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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 to have surgery to remove lung nodule http://www. africanews.com/2026/10/12/pope -leo-xiv-to-have-surgery-to-remove-lung-nodule/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon # PopeLeoXIV # Vatican # surgery # health # lungcancer
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Pope Leo XIV reveals lung nodule, announces surgery
Speaking at the Sunday Angelus, the pope said doctors had found a localized nodule in his lung, detected at an early stage, and that he would undergo surgery within days.
“a localized nodule … detected at a very early stage and is well localized…”
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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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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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first by Orlando Sentinel, 1d ago · also Baltimore Sun, Mercury News
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2 outlets Pope Leo XIV’s cancer diagnosis raises questions about the future and the very recent past
first by Boston Globe, 6h ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer
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first by Straits Times, 19h ago · also Buenos Aires Times
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- Pope Leo out of bed, progress 'normal' after cancer operation Buenos Aires Times · 15h ago
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What people are saying 12 voices from 4 sites · best of 94 · verbatim
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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.”