@cbssacramento: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery on Tuesday to remove a nodular lesion from his right lung, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a news release following the surgery, describing the operation as "successful" and with "no complications." It said the diagnosis of lung cancer was confirmed during the surgery. In its statement, the Vatican did not disclose what stage the cancer was in or whether the cancer may have spread. It also did not detail what further procedures or treatment the pope may have to undergo.

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Wednesday 14 October 2026 00:25:21 GMT