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Wisconsin Catholics Offer Prayers and Support for Pope Leo XIV After His Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Surgery
The Vatican said the 71-year-old pontiff had surgery after a recent checkup found a lung growth, drawing prayers from Wisconsin Catholics.
- Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule after being diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican announced. Gemelli Hospital chief thoracic surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora led the procedure for the American pontiff.
- During his Sunday prayer, the Pope first disclosed the small nodule, marking the first major publicly disclosed health issue of his 17-month papacy. The discovery followed a recent health checkup.
- Catholics worldwide are praying for recovery as the Diocese of Madison expressed "heartfelt concern" for the Holy Father's health. Visitors at Holy Hill Basilica also shared their support for the pontiff.
- Father Tim Kennedy, a priest at the Church of the Gesu, said "any time anyone in their 70s is going into surgery, you're concerned." Kennedy believes the Pope's public journey offers an example for handling life's difficulties.
- Michael-Joseph Paris, Prior of Holy Hill, prayed the pontiff continues his path of unity and service. Visitors like Mark Sweet praised the Chicago-born leader, hoping he continues doing good in the world.
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In Pope Leo XIV, a routine examination led to the diagnosis of lung cancer. In many cases, lung diseases remain unobtrusive for a long time.
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In Pope Leo XIV, a routine examination led to the diagnosis of lung cancer. In many cases, lung diseases remain unobtrusive for a long time.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. According to cancer experts, however, the 71-year-old is likely to have a good prognosis: Apparently the tumor had been detected early.
·Berlin, Germany
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The American pope, to whom a lobe of the right lung has been removed, will have to reassure in the coming months on his state of health. Never had any sovereign pontiff publicly spoken of his health in this way.
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