Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, triggering concern across the Catholic Church. The diagnosis comes just months after his election, raising urgent questions about his health and the future of his reform agenda. For a pope who appeared to have time on his side, the illness has brought a new urgency to his plans for the Church.
Vatican officials have confirmed the diagnosis but declined to speculate on treatment timelines or prognosis. The papacy, still in its early stages, now faces a critical test of leadership and continuity.
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