https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-found-to-have-lung-cancer-during-surgery-vatican-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-found-to-have-lung-cancer-during-surgery-vatican-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-found-to-have-lung-cancer-during-surgery-vatican-says#u126196Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:07:03 +0000Pope Leo XIV is recovering in the hospital following surgery on October 13, 2026, to remove a cancerous growth from his right lung. The Vatican released the first images of the pope since his procedure, showing him celebrating Mass. Medical updates from the Vatican confirm that tests show continued improvement and favorable recovery in his operated lung. Doctors removed a lobe of the lung during the operation, revealing a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Despite the diagnosis, the pope has resumed work from the hospital, meeting with a top Vatican aide.Why it mattersPope Leo XIV initially ent