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The pope has recovered from surgery to remove part of his lung, so what caused his illness, and how likely is he to recover?
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ROME, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Pope Leo was diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed a part of his right lung on Tuesday, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin, marking a significant health setback for the 71-year-old pontiff.
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 was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church in May 2025.
Pope Leo XIV was elected as the head of the Roman Catholic Church in May 2025.
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has said in a medical bulletin. The 71-year-old underwent a 90 minute surgery on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital and was subsequently diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
