Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery to remove part of right lung: news

Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer Following Right Lung Surgery

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer, following a surgical procedure to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican confirmed.

The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a planned, minimally invasive thoracic procedure at the Agostino Gemelli University Policlinic in Rome. According to medical bulletins released by his surgical team, the operation lasted approximately 90 minutes and concluded successfully without immediate complications.

The surgical intervention was scheduled after routine examinations identified a localized nodule in the pope’s right lung. Histological analysis of the excised tissue confirmed the presence of adenocarcinoma, validating preoperative clinical findings.

Pope Leo XIV remains hospitalized in Rome to undergo standard post-operative monitoring and recovery. All public engagements, papal audiences, and scheduled liturgies have been temporarily suspended as the Holy See oversees his convalescence. Vatican officials stated that administrative functions will proceed normally, while decisions requiring the Pope’s personal review will resume as his medical team advises.