Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday (13), according to the Vatican.
The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a 90-minute operation after a lung nodule was detected during routine medical examinations, BBC News reported.
According to Vatican News, doctors confirmed that the Pope had lung adenocarcinoma following an examination of tissue during the operation.
The Vatican said the surgery was successful, with no complications, and that the Pope regained consciousness normally before returning to his hospital room following a brief period of observation.
The Pope is expected to remain hospitalised for approximately one week while doctors conduct further tests on the removed tissue.
BBC News reported that additional examinations are being carried out to determine whether the cancer has spread.
The Pope’s official schedule has been cleared until October 20 to allow him time to recover. (Newswire)
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