By Elizabeth Gresosky
During thoracic surgery to remove a nodule in his lung, a lung cancer diagnosis was confirmed, media outlets are reporting.
Part of his right lung was removed during the surgery. There were no complications, but examination of the nodule removed confirmed a diagnosis of adenocarcinoma. His medical team suspected this was the case.
Diane Montagna reports that the Holy Father’s audiences have been cancelled until October 20 and that additional updates regarding his condition are expected soon.
The specific stage of cancer has not been disclosed.
Catholics for Catholics is urging prayer for Pope Leo XIV:
“LET US UNITE IN PRAYER FOR THE HOLY FATHER!
May Our Blessed Mother intercede for Pope Leo.”
🚨 BREAKING: POPE LEO XIV DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER, PART OF RIGHT LUNG REMOVED. The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV, 71, has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on October 13. Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Holy Father’s right lung after tests confirmed lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican reports that the surgery was successful, with no complications. The Pope is now recovering in the hospital. The cancerous nodule was discovered during a recent medical examination, and Pope Leo had previously stated that it was detected at a very early stage. LET US UNITE IN PRAYER FOR THE HOLY FATHER! May Our Blessed Mother intercede for Pope Leo.
— Catholics for Catholics 🇺🇲 (@CforCatholics) October 13, 2026
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