Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer After Successful Surgery

Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a lung nodule, which confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.

Surgeons removed the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung during an operation that lasted approximately 90 minutes within a total 3-hour procedure.

The Vatican cancelled all audiences for the 71-year-old American pontiff through October 20 following the procedure led by chief thoracic surgeon Dr. Stefano Margaritora.