HEALTH● LOW3h ago · Oct 13, 2026, 7:50 PM
Vatican confirms Pope Leo underwent surgery for lung cancer
DW News [en] · western europe
The pope has had part of his lung removed and is recovering after surgery. Leo has been unusually candid for a pontiff about his health issues, disclosing the surgery to thousands of people in St. Peter's Square.
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