'Keeping spirits up for both of them': Pope's brother also receiving cancer treatment, wife says
Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery following a lung cancer diagnosis, while his older brother Louis Prevost undergoes treatment in Florida for a relapse of multiple myeloma. Cardinal Blase Cupich and Catholic school students in Chicago are offering support and preparing care packages for the Chicago-born pontiff. Meanwhile, political figures including Trump have extended wishes for the Pope's speedy recovery. Church operations continue while the pontiff recovers from his operation.
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- ✓ Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
- ✓ Louis Prevost, the older brother of Pope Leo XIV, is undergoing treatment in Florida for a relapse of multiple myeloma.
- ✓ Cardinal Blase Cupich spoke regarding the health situation as Chicago Catholic school students assemble care packages.
What changed
Louis Prevost's wife confirmed that the Pope's older brother is receiving treatment for a relapse of multiple myeloma.
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Pope Leo XIV and Brother Both Face Cancer Treatments
Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery following a lung cancer diagnosis, while his older brother Louis Prevost undergoes treatment in Florida for a relapse of multiple myeloma. Cardinal Blase Cupich and Catholic school students in Chicago are offering support and preparing care packages for the Chicago-born pontiff. Meanwhile, political figures including Trump have extended wishes for the Pope's speedy recovery. Church operations continue while the pontiff recovers from his operation.
Why it matters
The dual health battles within the Pope's family bring personal medical challenges into public view while the Vatican operates without active daily papal direction during the recovery period. Lung cancer diagnoses in nonsmokers and multiple myeloma relapses are specific medical conditions now associated with the pontiff and his brother Louis Prevost, who lives in Florida.
What is confirmed
- Pope Leo XIV is recovering from lung surgery after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
- Louis Prevost, the older brother of Pope Leo XIV, is undergoing treatment in Florida for a relapse of multiple myeloma.
- Cardinal Blase Cupich spoke regarding the health situation as Chicago Catholic school students assemble care packages.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump spoke highly of the pontiff's brother while wishing Pope Leo a speedy recovery.
What to watch next
- Updates from the Vatican on Pope Leo XIV's recovery timeline
- Further statements from Louis Prevost or his family regarding treatment progress
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- Fox News — Trump wishes Pope Leo speedy recovery after lung cancer diagnosis, speaks highly of pontiff's brother
- ABC7 Chicago — Pope Leo lung cancer: Cardinal Blase Cupich speaks, Catholic school students making care package for Chicago-born pontiff
- The New York Times — While Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery, the Church Runs on Autopilot
- The Washington Post — Column | The pope has a lung cancer that’s common in nonsmokers. Here’s what to know.
- BBC — 'Keeping spirits up for both of them': Pope's brother also receiving cancer treatment, wife says
- www.catholicsun.org — Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request
- www.bbc.com — 'Keeping spirits up for both of them': Pope's brother also ...
- www.europesays.com — Pope Leo XIV’s brother Louis Prevost also battling cancer ...
- www.yahoo.com — Pope Leo and brother both facing cancer diagnoses - Yahoo
- en.cibercuba.com — The older brother of Pope Leo XIV also has cancer: he is ...
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