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Trump wishes well for Pope Leo XIV, diagnosed with lung cancer

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United States President Donald Trump expressed hope that Pope Leo XIV will recover quickly after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, confirmed by the Vatican after surgery to remove a nodule in his right lung.
The 71-year-old pontiff remains hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome, with official commitments canceled until at least October 20.
Despite historic differences over immigration policy, Trump wished the leader of the Catholic Church well.

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Why It Matters

Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, has a history of criticizing Donald Trump's immigration policies, including concerns about mass deportations and the treatment of immigrants in the US. Despite this, Trump expressed a desire for a speedy recovery after his lung cancer diagnosis was confirmed by the Vatican.

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Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump — Photo: Reuters

The President of the United States, Donald Trump, said this Wednesday (14) that he hopes Pope Leo XIV recovers quickly. The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer.

"I want to see Pope Leo get well," Trump told reporters. "I just want to wish him well and hope he recovers soon."

The diagnosis was confirmed by the Vatican on Tuesday (13), after tests carried out during surgery to remove a nodule in Leo's right lung.

Doctors identified lung adenocarcinoma, one of the most common types of lung cancer. According to the Holy See, the operation lasted around 90 minutes, occurred without complications and removed the affected part of the organ.

Leo XIV, 71 years old, remains hospitalized at the Gemelli Hospital, in Rome, known as the “hospital of the popes”. According to bulletins released by the Vatican, the leader of the Catholic Church spent the first night after surgery well and had all official commitments canceled until at least October 20, while he continues to recover.

Trump's message comes despite the history of disagreements between the Republican and the Pope. Even before taking command of the Catholic Church, then-Cardinal Robert Prevost shared criticism of the immigration policies defended by Trump. Over the years, he has expressed concern about mass deportations and the treatment of immigrants in the United States.

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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Pope Leo XIV will have his official commitments resumed after October 20, as indicated by the Vatican.
Likely · Within weeks
The Vatican will release new medical bulletins on Pope Leo XIV's health in the coming weeks.
Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

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