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Why So Many People Still Are Not Screened for Lung Cancer
Regular scans could catch lung cancers like Pope Leo XIV’s sooner, but many people at risk don’t qualify for screening. Doctors want to change that.
person Updated Oct 14, 2026
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News Wrap: Iran says cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in Strait of Hormuz
In our news wrap Wednesday, Iran says a cargo ship sank after hitting a mine in the Strait of Hormuz, the Vatican says Pope Leo is eating and walking again following surgery to remove a cancerous portion of his lung, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a privacy case rooted in the era of VHS tapes and Netflix is cutti.
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South Americans pray for Pope Leo's recovery as uncertainty hangs over his visit
Roman Catholics across South America responded to news of Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis with an outpouring of prayers and support, along with concerns about whether the first American pope would go ahead with his highly anticipated and physically demanding visit to the region next month.
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Pope Leo is eating and recovering after cancer surgery, doctors say
His post-operative tests are normal following surgery to remove a cancerous mass from his lung, the Vatican said Wednesday.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sits down with NPR to talks about the ongoing war in his country, Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican announced, U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns.
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Pope Leo has lung cancer, the Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous growth in his lung, the Vatican announced.
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Details on Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis, surgery
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, according to the Vatican. Chris Livesay reports and Dr. David Jones, chief of thoracic surgery at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has medical analysis.
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Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV announced Sunday that he will undergo surgery to remove an early-stage nodule on his lung.
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Chicago White Sox fan Pope Leo on his favorite team making the playoffs
Chicago White Sox superfan Pope Leo was asked if he had anything to do with their playoff "miracle" as the team prepares to face Cleveland on Saturday night. Chris Livesay has the story from Rome.
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No one expected Leo to be pope — except everyone who knew him as 'Bob'
When the 2025 conclave began, no one expected an American pope. But by its end, Cardinal Robert Prevost had become Pope Leo. Here's a look behind the scenes. (Image credit: Franco Origlia).
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In Fractious France, Politicians Agree on One Thing: Pope Leo Was a Hit
In a four-day visit, Pope Leo XIV won praise across the political spectrum, even from its most avowedly secular figures.
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Pope Leo returns to sanctuary where he prayed after election and unveils a fresco depicting the event
Pope Leo XIV returned Monday to a sanctuary where he prayed just after his election and revealed a permanent sign of his devotion to the place: a fresco depicting him praying that now adorns an upper cornice of the basilica.
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