Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-but-had-successful-surgery-vatican-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Pope Leo XIV Recovering From Lung Cancer Surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-but-had-successful-surgery-vatican-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer-but-had-successful-surgery-vatican-says#u136387Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:46:17 +0000Pope Leo XIV is recovering in hospital following a successful operation to remove a lower lobe and tumor from his right lung. The Vatican announced the 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing the ninety-minute procedure at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. Officials report that his recovery is proceeding as planned, with the Pope having begun respiratory physiotherapy and working little by little. He spent a peaceful night in the hospital after the intervention and has been pictured following the procedure.Why it mattersThe diagnosis tests traditional assumption