Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing a three-hour surgery in which doctors removed part of his right lung, the Vatican has confirmed.
Medical Bulletin Confirms Diagnosis
Tests confirmed that the 71-year-old pontiff has lung adenocarcinoma, according to a medical bulletin released by the Vatican following the procedure.
Procedure and Next Steps
The surgery, which lasted approximately three hours, successfully removed part of the right lung. The Vatican has not yet announced further treatment plans or a recovery timeline.
