https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-admitted-to-hospital-for-operation-to-remove-growth-on-lungContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-admitted-to-hospital-for-operation-to-remove-growth-on-lunghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-admitted-to-hospital-for-operation-to-remove-growth-on-lung#u125823Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:55:39 +0000Pope Leo XIV is recovering well in Rome after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his right lung. The pontiff was admitted to Gemelli Hospital on October 13 for the scheduled thoracic procedure, which involved removing the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican reports that his post-operation recovery is proceeding as expected, and medical experts note he was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following the operation. Doctors have expressed confidence that the cancer has been successfully removed while awaiting additional medical results.Why it mattersThe procedure