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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says

Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says
NPR News Wednesday 14 October 2026, 08:43 UTC By Scott Detrow 1 min read
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Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR.

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced. NPR does not offer or accept money for coverage or interviews. Anyone who makes such an offer or request is not an NPR employee and does not represent NPR.
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