Pope Leo XIV recovering in hospital after lung surgery
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Pope Leo XIV
Rome, Italy
October 13, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV is recovering well after surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his right lung. The Vatican reports he is in good spirits and has resumed a regular diet.
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