Vatican confirms Pope Leo lung cancer after operation
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung during an operation in Rome, the Vatican has confirmed. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent surgery at Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday after routine examinations identified a small nodule. Tests on tissue during the procedure confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, a form of cancer that…
Pope Leo XIV, aged 71, has been diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. The Pope underwent a 90-minute procedure on Tuesday after a lung growth, identified as pulmonary adenocarcinoma during routine checks, was discovered. Despite being a shock to Vatican officials, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, noted the Pope's calm demeanor and expressed confidence in his recovery.
The diagnosis followed a Sunday announcement of a lung nodule, described as contained and early-stage, which was later confirmed as cancer. The Pope's recovery schedule is cleared until October 20, allowing time to recuperate. However, he plans to embark on a Latin American trip in early November, including a visit to Peru where he previously served as a bishop.
The Vatican has stated that the Pope showed no symptoms of infection or illness prior to the diagnosis.
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