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King Charles III to message Pope Leo XIV after cancer diagnosis
King Charles III is set to send a private message of support to Pope Leo XIV following the Pontiff's recent cancer diagnosis. On October 13, 2026, Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis as lung adenocarcinoma.
Due to his health condition, the Pope's scheduled audiences through October 20 have been cancelled. This news follows a period of shared health challenges, as King Charles has been undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since February 2024.
As the King's public schedule is being adjusted to accommodate his ongoing treatment, members of the Royal Family, including Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate, have been stepping in to manage his official commitments and public engagements.
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Buckingham Palace · Gemelli Hospital · King Charles III · Pope Leo XIV · Prince William · Princess Kate · Queen Camilla · Vatican
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- [● 3 SOURCES] King Charles III intends to send a private message of support to Pope Leo XIV. vogue.globo.com · stylecaster.com · tvi.iol.pt
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Kate are taking over some of King Charles's official commitments. www.newsbytesapp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Pope's scheduled audiences through October 20 have been cancelled. vogue.globo.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] King Charles was diagnosed with a form of cancer in February 2024. www.newsbytesapp.com · vogue.globo.com · stylecaster.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. vogue.globo.com · stylecaster.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. vogue.globo.com · stylecaster.com