Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung cancer surgery at Rome hospital

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 08:32 · Archive

Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.

Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma following the procedure.

Preoperative tests had suspected the cancer diagnosis, which was confirmed during the surgery itself. The Vatican released a medical bulletin late Tuesday confirming the adenocarcinoma diagnosis.

The Vatican said the Pope spent a tranquil night in the hospital on Wednesday following the operation. Further information about his condition and recovery was expected to be provided later.

How it is being reported

• Pope Leo spent 'a tranquil night' in the hospital after cancer surgery, Vatican saysThe Vatican says Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in the Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis.Clickorlando · 14 Oct, 07:52
• Pope Leo spent 'a tranquil night' in the hospital after cancer surgery, Vatican saysThe Vatican says Pope Leo XIV spent a tranquil night in the Gemelli hospital following an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung and a confirmed cancer diagnosis.News4Jax · 14 Oct, 07:52

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