Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Cancer as Doctors Remove Part of His Lung

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of non-small cell lung cancer, after surgery on October 13th. During the 90-minute procedure, surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung and confirmed the diagnosis through testing. He is expected to stay in the hospital for a week.

• Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer.
• Surgery was performed on October 13th to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
• The diagnosis is ‘lung adenocarcinoma,’ a common type of non-small cell lung cancer.
• The Pope is expected to remain in the hospital for one week.
• Following surgery, he had dinner and visited with staff.