Pope Leo's brother also battling cancer, wife tells CBS News
Summary
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of his lung. His older brother, Louis Prevost, who lives in Florida, is also battling cancer called multiple myeloma and is currently in a clinical trial.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV had surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, which confirmed lung cancer.
- The Vatican has not shared the cancer stage or if it has spread.
- Louis Prevost, the pope’s older brother, has multiple myeloma, a cancer affecting plasma cells.
- Louis was first diagnosed in 2017 and treated with stem cells and clinical trials, but his cancer returned three months ago.
- Louis is currently in a clinical trial at a local Florida hospital.
- Pope Leo and Louis spoke recently before Louis began his clinical trial.
- Pope Leo is the first American-born pope and grew up near Chicago with his brothers Louis and John.
- The family is hopeful about the pope’s cancer being in very early stages, but no specific treatment plans have been announced.
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