Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery after being diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, a type of non-small cell lung cancer. NBC News' Claudio Lavanga shares the latest updates from the Vatican, while Dr. Natalie Azar breaks
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Pope Leo’s recovery from lung cancer surgery ‘progressing as planned’
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14.10.2026
Pope has 'peaceful night' after lung cancer surgery, says Vatican
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14.10.2026
Vatican: Pope's lung surgery successful
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14.10.2026
Pope Leo's lung nodule surgery completed successfully, Vatican says
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13.10.2026
Pope Leo surgery to remove lung nodule was successful, Vatican says
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13.10.2026
Pope walking and recovering 'as expected' after surgery, doctors say
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