Pope Francis had part of his lung removed in his 20s: How respiratory illness impacted his life
- Posted on April 21, 2025
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Pope Francis had part of his lung removed in his 20s: How respiratory illness impacted his life

In his early 20s, Pope Francis had a severe respiratory infection that resulted in the removal of part of his lung, resulting in life-long complications.