King Charles sends well wishes to Pope Leo in private letter after lung cancer diagnosis
His Majesty is also undergoing treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer (lung adenocarcinoma).
- Pontiff underwent successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
- King Charles is sending private well wishes to Pope Leo XIV.
- Both King Charles and Pope Leo XIV are currently undergoing cancer treatment.
- Audiences for Pope Leo XIV are cancelled until October 20.
- Archbishop Richard Moth and Archbishop Dame Sarah Mullally have called for prayers for the Pope's recovery.
- Dame Sarah Mullally met the Pope in April and is praying for his swift recovery.