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Pope Leo has cancer, underwent surgery to remove piece of lung, Vatican says

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The brief

Oncologists say Holy Father's prognosis is excellent since cancer was caught early on The pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, Vatican officials added. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Oncologists say Holy Father's prognosis is excellent since cancer was caught early onS1
  • The pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, Vatican officials added.S2
  • Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin, marking a significant health setback for the 71-year-old pontiff.S3
  • The Vatican says the lower lobe of Pope Leo XIV’s right lung was removed in a successful operation. Tests will show whether the cancer spread. riotimesonline.com/">The Rio Times.S4
  • Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer doctors remove lobe of lung Vatican saysS5
  • The Pope had a lower lobe of his right lung removed and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, the Vatican said.S6
  • Pontiff, 71, undergoes 90-minute operation after nodule discovered during medical examS7
  • The growth was spotted during a routine check-upS8
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1w Torontosun

Pope Leo has cancer, underwent surgery to remove piece of lung, Vatican says

Oncologists say Holy Father's prognosis is excellent since cancer was caught early on

1w Standard

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after ‘successful’ surgery, Vatican says

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, Vatican officials added.

1w Al Jazeera

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.

1w Data

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove part of lung, Vatican says

Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin, marking a significant health setback for…

1w Riotimesonline

Pope Leo Has Lung Cancer After Surgery

The Vatican says the lower lobe of Pope Leo XIV’s right lung was removed in a successful operation. Tests will show whether the cancer spread. riotimesonline.com/">The Rio Times.

1w Indiatoday

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer, doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer doctors remove lobe of lung Vatican says

1w Smh · 2 reports

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, has surgery to remove part of organ

The Pope had a lower lobe of his right lung removed and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, the Vatican said.

1w Independent

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove lower lobe of lung

Pontiff, 71, undergoes 90-minute operation after nodule discovered during medical exam

1w Independent

What is a lung nodule? Pope Leo undergoes surgery after cancer diagnosis

The growth was spotted during a routine check-up

1w Content

Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery

The 71-year-old pontiff underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

1w Nbcnews

Special Report: Vatican says Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican announced. NBC News' Anne Thompson explains why the operation was characte…

1w Metro

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

Pope Leo leads the Angelus prayer from the window of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican, October 11, (Credits: via REUTERS) Pope Leo has had surgery to remove part of his lung whe…

1w Perthnow

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after 90-minute surgery to remove part of right lung, Vatican confirms

The Vatican has revealed a shocking diagnosis for Pope Leo following major surgery, confirming doctors had suspected the condition before the operation.

1w Mirror

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer as surgery to remove right lung lobe proves successful

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing major surgery, which saw part of his right lung removed, the Vatican has said today

1w Sbs

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican said Pope Leo remains in hospital following a surgery in which a lower lobe of one of his lungs was removed.

1w Brisbanetimes

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, has surgery to remove part of organ

The pope had a lower lobe of his right lung removed and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, the Vatican said.

1w Theage

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, has surgery to remove part of organ

The Pope had a lower lobe of his right lung removed and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, the Vatican said.

1w Scmp

Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer as doctors remove lobe of lung, Vatican says

Pope Leo was diagnosed with a common form of lung cancer after doctors removed a lower lobe of his right lung in surgery on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin. The 71-…

1w Deutsche Welle

Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after 'successful' surgery

The pope has had part of his lung removed and is recovering after surgery. Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands…

1w Deutsche Welle

Vatican confirms Pope Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer

The pope has had part of his lung removed and is recovering after surgery. Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands…

Pope Leo has cancer, underwent surgery to remove piece of lung, Vatican says

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The brief

Oncologists say Holy Father's prognosis is excellent since cancer was caught early on The pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, Vatican officials added. Key points and original sources are listed below.

  • Oncologists say Holy Father's prognosis is excellent since cancer was caught early onS1
  • The pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, Vatican officials added.S2
  • Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin, marking a significant health setback for the 71-year-old pontiff.S3
  • The Vatican says the lower lobe of Pope Leo XIV’s right lung was removed in a successful operation. Tests will show whether the cancer spread. riotimesonline.com/">The Rio Times.S4
  • Pope Leo diagnosed with cancer doctors remove lobe of lung Vatican saysS5
  • The Pope had a lower lobe of his right lung removed and was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, the Vatican said.S6
  • Pontiff, 71, undergoes 90-minute operation after nodule discovered during medical examS7
  • The growth was spotted during a routine check-upS8
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Sources · 8 citations

S1 Torontosun 1 report · EN
S2 Standard 1 report · EN
S3 Data 1 report · EN
S4 Riotimesonline 1 report · EN
S5 Indiatoday 1 report · EN
S6 Smh 2 reports · EN
S7S8 Independent 2 reports · EN
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