Pope Leo has cancerous tumor removed in lung operation
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous tumor removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday and "woke up normally" after the procedure, the Vatican said.
Pope Leo XIV underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung, Vatican sources confirmed. The 71-year-old pope woke up normally after the procedure and requested dinner afterwards. Further tests are being conducted to determine if the cancer had spread. The Vatican stated that the lower lobe of the pope's right lung was removed in a radical operation, and the surgery was successful with no complications reported.
Medical experts have expressed confidence in the pope's prognosis, citing the early detection of this type of cancer. The surgery marks Pope Leo's first hospitalization since becoming head of the Catholic Church in May 2025. His audiences have been cancelled until October 20, and the operation raises questions about his upcoming Latin American visit.
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