Pope Leo had lobe of lung removed as doctors found cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican said the 71-year-old pontiff’s 90-minute operation removed the lower lobe of his right lung and confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.
- On Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV underwent successful thoracic surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, with post-operative tests confirming a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.
- Leo disclosed the discovery during his Sunday, October 11, Angelus address in St. Peter's Square, marking rare transparency about the first major health problem of his 17-month papacy.
- Surgeons used a video-assisted technique for the 90-minute operation at Gemelli. The Holy See Press Office reported the procedure was successful with no complications.
- Vatican officials canceled all public audiences for Leo through October 20 to allow recovery, with the pontiff expected to remain hospitalized for approximately one week.
- Oncologists describe Leo's prognosis as 'excellent' due to early detection; however, his planned November 6–17 trip to South America remains uncertain given the logistical demands of over 31,000 kilometers across a dozen flights.
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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer, Vatican says after surgery
ROME — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests and was confirmed during surgery. The statement made no mention of treatment going forward, and the Vatican said docto…
Pope Lev XIV underwent surgery to remove a slight pulmonary seal, confirmed by "adenocarcinoma lung", reports on Tuesday, Vatican News. "Intra-operative histologic study confirmed the diagnosis of the lung adenocarcinoma, which was suspected from pre-ops," the doctors stated.
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By Jen Christensen, CNN Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery this Tuesday at the Agostino Gemelli University Clinic in northwest Rome to remove a nodule that turned out to be a lung adenocarcinoma, the most common type of lung cancer.The Vatican reported that surgeons removed the tumor along with
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent a 90-minute operation. The Vatican said he was in good condition, but further tests were needed.
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