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
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday, 13 October. The Vatican confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff had lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer, and said the operation was successful. Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the pope's right lung during a procedure lasting approximately 90 minutes. Laboratory tests conducted during the opera…
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful lung surgery - The Tribune
Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful thoracic surgery at Gemelli Hospital, during which doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung after an examination confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, Vatican News reported.
The medical bulletin detailed that the 90-minute surgery was successful in removing tumor tissue, keeping standing the possibility of his tour of South America in November.
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