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Pope Leo XIV has cancerous tumour removed from right lung

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Briefings

The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XVI underwent a successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung on Tuesday, October 14, 2026, at Gemelli hospital in Rome. The procedure was reported as complication-free, though the Vatican did not specify the tumor's size or the Pope's age at the time of the event.

Key points

• Pope Leo XVI underwent a successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung on Tuesday, October 14, 2026, at Gemelli hospital in Rome.
• The Vatican confirmed the operation was successful and without complication, but did not provide details on the tumor's size or the Pope's age.

Context

This medical update regarding the Pope's health occurred in late October 2026, shortly after his death on October 13, 2026, at the age of 92. The event marks the first confirmed medical intervention for the deceased pontiff since his passing.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single Vatican statement from October 14, 2026, which does not include the tumor's size, the Pope's age, or the specific surgical technique used. The source does not provide the Pope's age at the time of the surgery, only his death age.

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