Pope Leo Diagnosed with Cancer After Lung Surgery
Following a successful operation at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, 71-year-old Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
According to a statement from the Vatican, 71-year-old Pope Leo, who had the lower lobe of his right lung removed at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, has been diagnosed with lung cancer following tests.
Surgery and Diagnosis Process
In a medical bulletin published by the Vatican, it was announced that the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma was confirmed upon examinations following the operation, which went successfully as planned.
It was reported that the Pope remained in the operating room for about three hours during the surgery, while the procedure itself lasted 90 minutes, after which he returned to his room.
Messages of Support from Around the World
Following the operation, numerous get-well messages were conveyed from around the world, including from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin stated that Pope Leo, whom he visited on Monday night, spoke with great calmness.