Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Surgery to Remove Cancerous Growth From Right Lung
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery removed a cancerous lower lobe from his right lung. Further tests will determine whether the cancer has spread and what treatment he needs.
4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Mon, Oct 12
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UpdatedSurgeons removed the lower lobe of Pope Leo XIV’s right lung at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where doctors confirmed lung adenocarcinoma.
Jamaica Observer +1The Vatican said the operation succeeded without complications, and the pope is back in his room, walking and eating.
Jamaica Observer +1Audiences are cancelled until October 20, and test results could affect the pope’s planned South America trip.
Jamaica Observer +1Biopsy and staging tests have not yet established whether the cancer has spread or what treatment will follow.
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