Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and that the lower lobe of his right lung was removed
Also reported by CBS News
Summary
The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. He had surgery to remove the lower part of his right lung, and the operation was successful. The pope is now recovering and is expected to stay in the hospital for the planned amount of time.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
- He had surgery to remove a nodule (a small mass) from his lung.
- The lower lobe of his right lung was removed during the surgery.
- The procedure took about 90 minutes.
- Vatican officials said the surgery was successful.
- The pope is currently recovering in the hospital.
- There are no changes planned to the length of his hospital stay.
- The news was announced by the Vatican on a Tuesday.
