Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer, the Vatican Confirmed
Shortly after the Catholic world breathed a sigh of relief at the news that Pope Leo XIV had successfully undergone surgery to remove a nodule in his right lung, the Vatican reported that the 71-year-old pontiff had been diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer. Leo XIV underwent thoracic surgery this Tuesday, October […]
Pope Leo XIV, 71, had a successful surgery to remove a lung nodule on October 13 at Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic in Rome. The Vatican disclosed that the Pope had been diagnosed with pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer, following the procedure. The diagnosis was confirmed through a histological examination conducted during the surgery.
The operation involved the removal of the lower lobe of the right lung, as stated by the Holy See. The surgery lasted approximately 90 minutes, although the Pope remained in the operating room for nearly three hours. The medical team, led by Professor Stefano Margaritora, reported that the procedure was carried out successfully without any complications.
The Pope was in the operating room for around three hours, and the total operation time was about 90 minutes. Further tests are being conducted to determine if the cancer has spread, and the Vatican had initially estimated the Pope's recovery would take about a week, with less than a month left before a trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru.
Adenocarcinoma is a malignant tumor, and it will take 10 to 14 days to determine the exact type of cancer cells and the appropriate treatment.
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