Leo XIV’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis Tests a Papacy Still Taking Shape

For a pope who appeared to have time on his side, cancer has raised questions about his longevity and brought a new urgency to his plans for the church.

The New York Times · Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Leo XIV’s Lung Cancer Diagnosis Tests a Papacy Still Taking Shape
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