https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-has-lung-cancer-the-vatican-announces-after-surgeryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-has-lung-cancer-the-vatican-announces-after-surgeryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/pope-leo-has-lung-cancer-the-vatican-announces-after-surgery#u136134Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:15:33 +0000Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected at Rome's Gemelli Hospital and has begun respiratory physiotherapy after undergoing surgery to remove a nodule and the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican announced following the procedure that tests confirmed a lung cancer diagnosis. The pontiff had a peaceful night in the hospital after the operation. Bishops around the world have asked for prayers for his health, and Tagle is set to lead a Vatican Mass during the hospitalization.Why it mattersPope Leo XIV departed the Vatican to undergo the scheduled operation at Gemelli Hospital after initi