Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Surgery After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed in a successful operation.
In a statement released by the Vatican, it was reported that Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent a successful surgical operation at the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
Surgery and Diagnosis Details
Seventy-one-year-old Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful ninety-minute operation at Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Tuesday, following which he was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
Health Status and Treatment Process
The health bulletin issued by the Vatican stated that no complications occurred during the surgical intervention, and the Pope is expected to remain under observation in the hospital for about a week.
It was stated that additional medical tests are being conducted to determine whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.