Pope Leo XIV begins 12-day Latin America tour after lung surgery Pope Leo XIV begins a 12-day tour of Uruguay, Argentina and Peru three weeks after surgery to remove a tumour and the lower lobe of his right lung. November 7, 2026 Latin America
Pope Leo XIV needs no further treatment after lung surgery Pope Leo XIV, 71, needs no further treatment after surgery for a localised lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican says, days after leaving hospital. October 22, 2026 Latin America
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after surgery Pope Leo XIV, 71, diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after 90-minute surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, casting doubt on a November trip. October 19, 2026 Latin America