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13 October 2026

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of lung

The 71-year-old is recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung.

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