Leo XIV Diagnosed with Cancer (October 13, 2026)

ℹ️ What? A surgical procedure to remove a small cancerous tumor from the lung of Pope Leo XIV.

👤 Who? Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church since May 2025, and the doctors who treated him.

🌍 Where? At the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, very close to the Vatican.

🕰️ When? On Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

❓ Why is it important? Because the tumor was discovered early, during a routine check-up, and the Pope chose to speak openly about it to the entire world.

🎯 For this activity, your goal will be to learn a little more about Leo XIV and cancer.