Pope Leo XIV Faces an Extended Recovery Following Lung Cancer Surgery

ROME, Italy — October 14, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV is recovering at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Hospital after undergoing surgery on October 13 to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, where doctors confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer. Despite concerns about the length of his recovery, the Vatican reported on Wednesday … Continue reading Pope Leo XIV Faces an Extended Recovery Following Lung Cancer Surgery