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Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis

Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Church and world leaders offered prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery to Pope Leo XIV following the Vatican's announcement that he was diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung. The post Prayers, well-wishes pour in after pope’s lung cancer diagnosis first appeared on OSV News.