Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV had lung cancer surgery
The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV underwent successful surgery to remove part of his right lung after a lung cancer diagnosis.
Surgery details and procedure outcome
Medical officials stated the operation lasted approximately 90 minutes. The procedure successfully removed the lower lobe of his right lung. Doctors reported that the surgery went without complications.
Current recovery status and plans
The Vatican said the pontiff is currently recovering from the operation. Officials noted there are no planned changes to his hospitalization time at this moment. The announcement came after the diagnosis was confirmed by church leaders.
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