Pope Leo Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Surgery In Rome

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung in a procedure at a hospital in Rome, the Vatican has said.
The 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common type of lung cancer, after tissue tests conducted during surgery confirmed doctors’ suspicions from earlier examinations.
According to a medical bulletin released by the Vatican on Tuesday, the operation was successful and ended without complications.
The pope was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for surgery to remove a growth discovered during a recent routine health check.
His lead surgeon, Dr Stefano Margaritora, and personal physician, Dr L...