Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery
Dubai: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery at Gemelli Hospital on the afternoon of October 13, according to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office. An examination of tissue during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, a type of lung cancer that has been suspected from tests conducted before surgery. “An intraoperative histological…
On October 13, Pope Leo XIV underwent surgical procedures at Gemelli Hospital in Dubai, as confirmed by the Holy See Press Office. The examination of tissue during the operation revealed the presence of lung adenocarcinoma, a form of non-small cell lung cancer. A video-assisted technique was employed to remove the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung, aiming for a "radical resection."
The Pope's surgery lasted approximately three hours, with the actual operation taking about 90 minutes. Following the procedure, the Pope woke up normally and returned to his hospital room after a brief observation period.
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