Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Adenocarcinoma. What Is It, How Serious Is It, And What Does His Diagnosis Mean?

Pope Leo XIV, the 71-year-old American-born pontiff, was confirmed to have lung adenocarcinoma on Tuesday after surgeons at Rome's Gemelli Hospital removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a 90-minute procedure.
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- India
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- The Sunday Guardian
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- zaini majeed
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- Wednesday, 14 October 2026, 4:41 am IST
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