Cancer Treatment

Wide exterior view of the facade and papal balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica overlooking St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City.

Pope Leo XIV Lung Cancer Diagnosis Reported After Surgery

Vatican News reports that Pope Leo was admitted to Agostino Gemelli University Hospital to remove a small localized lung nodule found in routine exams. The right lower lung lobe was removed using a video-assisted technique. Intra-operative histology confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.
October 15, 2026