@viraliThe Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and successfully had the lower right lung lobe removed via surgery.
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Pope Leo XIV lung cancer surgery
Photo by @virali· Oct 14, 2026· Leo XIV
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This is a formal statement from the Holy See Press Office. It details a thoracic surgery performed on "The Holy Father" for lung adenocarcinoma. The mood is serious and informative, like a news bulletin. The text includes names of medical professionals and the date of the statement. ON-SCREEN TEXT: Statement from the Holy See Press Office, October 13, 2026 B0809 [01512-IT.01] [Original text: Italian] ↓ B0809-XX.01
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