Pope’s cancer operation already reshaping papacy

Vanguard News | 15-10-2026 01:39pm |

Pope Leo XIV is recovering in Rome's Gemelli Hospital after undergoing a lung cancer operation on Tuesday. The 71-year-old pontiff had part of his lung removed and is undergoing further tests to determine if he is cancer-free or requires additional treatment. The Vatican reported that he had a good night and is out of bed, with sources describing him as upbeat. Experts suggest the unexpected diagnosis could fundamentally alter his papacy.

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