Pope Leo XIV's Lung Cancer Diagnosis Puts Spotlight on Hope and Advances in Treatment

IASLC highlights global collaboration, advancing lung cancer care and bringing new hope to patients and families.

DENVER, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pope Leo XIV's diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma has brought global attention to a disease that affects millions of individuals and families across every community. Lung cancer is among the most common diagnosed cancers worldwide, with approximately 2.5 million new cases reported globally in 2022, according to the World Health Organization.