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Pope Leo’s recovery following lung cancer surgery is progressing as expected with the Vatican reporting encouraging post-operative results on Wednesday October 14, 2026.
The Vatican has not disclosed the tumour’s size or whether the cancer had spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Lung cancer specialist Dr Serena Ricciardi told Reuters that surgery may be sufficient if the cancer has not spread to the lymph nodes.

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Pope Leo’s recovery following lung cancer surgery is progressing as expected with the Vatican reporting encouraging post-operative results on Wednesday October 14, 2026. The 71-year-old pontiff has begun walking in his hospital room and is eating normally after undergoing an operation to remove part of his right lung.

According to the Vatican, blood tests and a chest X-ray conducted after Tuesday’s surgery showed normal results. The pope has also started respiratory physiotherapy as part of his recovery.

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