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Trump Wishes Pope Leo Well After Surgery and Mentions Brother is MAGA Supporter
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News18•15-10-2026, 05:34
Trump Wishes Pope Leo Well After Surgery and Mentions Brother is MAGA Supporter
- •US President Donald Trump wished Pope Leo XIV a speedy recovery following successful surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his lung in Rome.
- •The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering normally at Gemelli hospital, with doctors awaiting biopsy results to check if the cancer has spread.
- •Trump mentioned that the pope's brother, Louis Prevost, and his wife are strong supporters of his political movement.
- •The remarks come despite ongoing policy differences between the Trump administration and the Vatican regarding immigration.
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Pope Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after an examination confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, described by the Vatican as an early-detected, localized tumor.
Pope Leo XIV's recovery following his lung cancer surgery is expected to take about a week, with his audiences cancelled until October 20.
US President Donald Trump wished the pope a speedy recovery and mentioned that the pontiff's brother, Louis Prevost, along with his wife, are strong supporters of his political movement and great friends of his.
