Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; surgery successful

Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; surgery successful

ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed he has lung cancer and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by preoperative tests […]

What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer operation

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumour surgically removed from his right lung on Tuesday in a 90-minute operation described as "successful" by the Vatican.

Pope Leo admitted to hospital for lung surgery

VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV was admitted to hospital in Rome on Tuesday for surgery to remove a nodule on his lung, but cardinals said he appeared "very relaxed" about the operation.