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Vatican

The Vatican is the central governing body of the Catholic Church, currently led by Pope Leo XIV. On October 14, 2026, the Pope underwent a right lower lobectomy at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic to remove a cancerous growth discovered during a routine checkup.

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What to know

  • Pope Leo XIV had a right lower lobectomy at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic. Oct 14
  • Doctors found a cancerous growth in his right lung during routine checkup. Oct 14
  • Vatican confirmed Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery at a reputable medical facility. Oct 11
  • The surgery is described as necessary and the Pope is expected to recover fully. Oct 11
  • Cardinal Peter Turkson of Ghana is viewed as a leading contender for the papacy. Apr 21

Timeline

  1. Oct 14, 2026
  2. Oct 11, 2026
  3. Apr 21, 2025
  4. Apr 21, 2025