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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says

The Vatican announced the diagnosis Tuesday, prompting questions about how the pope will manage his duties and travel for the world's more than a billion Catholics.

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Published 5:33 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by CBS News: “How Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis may impact responsibilities, travel plans”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 5:33 PM ET on The Five O'Clock, by Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Vatican, Pope Leo.
BBN covered this story before: Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican… (October 13).

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CBS NewsHow Pope Leo's cancer diagnosis may impact responsibilities, travel plans

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican announced on Tuesday, and questions are now turning to his duties and his travel plans for over a billion Catholics.

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