# Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

> Pope Leo has lung cancer, Vatican confirms after surgery.
- Title: Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer · Dailymail | Shortify
- Summary: Pope Leo has lung cancer, Vatican confirms after surgery. Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after a successful surgery to remove a…
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- Published: 2026-10-13T20:19:55+00:00
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## Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after part of his lung was removed in surgery.

> Pope Leo has lung cancer, Vatican confirms: Pontiff is diagnosed after operation
## Surgery details
The Pope underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday morning after a lesion was found on his chest.
## Cancer type confirmed
Tests confirmed the diagnosis of adenocarc: a common form of lung cancer.
## Surgery duration
The Pope spent three hours in the operating room with no complications reported.
## Hospital stay
The Pope requires a week-long hospital stay and will return to his room on the 10th floor of the hospital.
## Vatican cancellation
The Vatican cancelled all Leo's audiences through to October 20 to focus on recovery.
## Cancer spread check
Further tests are being carried out to see if the cancer has spread beyond the lung.
## Papal health transparency
The Pope revealed the discovery of the small nodule during his Sunday prayer and announced surgery.
## Papal travel plans
The Pope's planned November 6 to November 17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru is still on track.
## Medical team
The surgery was led by Professor Stefano Margaritora with assistance from multiple specialists.
## Cancer prognosis
Experts state the Pope's prognosis is excellent due to early-stage cancer removal.
## Papal apartment
The Pope will stay in a nearby room since the papal apartment is undergoing renovations.
## Travel itinerary
The trip requires the Pope to fly over 31,000km across multiple countries.
## Medical advice
The European Institute of Oncology advises patients not to fly for three weeks after surgery.
## Papal health history
Pope Francis died aged 88 in April last year after a long hospital stay for double pneumonia.
## Papal health impact
The Pope's health issue is the first major health problem disclosed during his 17-month papacy.
## Key takeaway

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after a successful surgery to remove a lung nodule.