Pope Leo Undergoes Successful Surgery to Remove Lung Cancer

A medical bulletin issued by the Vatican announced that Pope Leo has successfully undergone surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in his right lung.

Statement from the Vatican

In an official medical bulletin shared by the Vatican, it was announced that Pope Leo underwent a successful operation to remove a cancerous tumor in his right lung.

The statement shared the information that the Pope woke up normally after the surgery and returned to his room after a brief observation period.

Surgical Process and Diagnosis

Pope Leo announced in a statement on Sunday that his surgery was imminent, though it was stated that the cancer diagnosis was confirmed after the operation was performed.

The operation was successfully completed at the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital in Rome.