Shape of Pope Leo’s Papacy More Uncertain After Cancer Diagnosis

Pope Leo papacy uncertain after lung cancer diagnosis

Pope Leo XIV’s papacy faces uncertainty after the Vatican says he has lung cancer and may need to postpone a South America trip. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Shape of Pope Leo’s papacy more uncertain after cancer diagnosis

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, Oct 14 (Reuters) – When US Cardinal Robert Prevost emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica in May 2025 as Pope Leo XIV, the new leader of the Catholic Church, he struck a stark contrast from his predecessor Francis. Leo, young for a pope at 69, appeared energetic, spoke in a strong voice and had no known history of health issues. Francis, who died ​at 88, had become increasingly frail during his 12-year pap…