The Vatican
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“71-year-old who has undergone an operation”
The Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-06
The Vatican says no extraordinary health measures are being taken for the Pope, describing him as someone who had an operation rather than someone with a permanent condition.
“deeply grateful for the prayers and affection he has received from throughout the world,”
The Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
The Vatican conveyed Pope Leo's gratitude for global prayers and support following his lung cancer surgery.
“with great joy and enthusiasm”
The Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
The Vatican confirmed Pope Leo would proceed with his South American tour as planned following lung cancer surgery.
“adjusting his daily schedule in consultation with his doctors to prioritise his recovery while continuing to fulfill the responsibilities of his ministry,”
The Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-26
The Vatican described the Pope's recovery approach following his lung cancer surgery.
“A subsequent oncological assessment has confirmed that no further treatment is necessary,”
the Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21
A Vatican-shared statement confirmed that test results on tissue removed during the Pope's surgery showed a localised lung adenocarcinoma and no further treatment is necessary.
“as suspected by pre-operative tests”
the Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-17
The Vatican confirmed that a nodule on the Pope's lung was cancerous, as pre-operative tests had suspected.
“The Holy Father reaffirmed the Holy See's commitment to promoting dialogue and peace,”
the Vatican · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
The Vatican issued a statement describing Pope Leo's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the humanitarian situation in Oleshky.
“champion friendship among European peoples.”
The Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
The Vatican says the Pope will use his visit to Metz to champion friendship among European peoples.
“a journey that unites faith and public engagement, memory and the future, with listening and bridge-building at its heart.”
The Vatican · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
The Vatican described the trip as a journey uniting faith and public engagement with listening and bridge-building at its heart.