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 after surgery
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Pope Leo has cancerous growth removed from lung
Pope Leo had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said. A Vatican source said further tests were being carried out to determine if the cancer had spread. "To ensure the procedure was radical, the lower lobe of the right lung was removed," the Vatican said in a statement. The operation "confirmed the diagnosis of a pulmonary adenocarcinoma, as su…
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