Diagnosis: Concern for the Pope: Leo suffering from lung cancer
So far, the head of the church had been considered fit. Until the 71-year-old publicly announced a lump in the lung on Sunday. After the operation, the fears are confirmed. Diagnosis: cancer.
Pope Leo XIV., 71, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, just over a year and a half after his election. The Pope underwent surgery at Rome's Gemelli Clinic, where a tumour was found in the lower lobe of his right lung, which was subsequently removed. The operation was described as successful, and the Pope is expected to recover in hospital for about a week, although it is unclear what further treatment he may require.
All audiences have been cancelled until mid-next week, including a meeting with Saarland's Minister-President Anke Rehlinger and a service on the Petersplatz.
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