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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery, Vatican says
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Key Points:
- Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after being diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, confirmed by intraoperative histological examination.
- The 71-year-old pontiff's surgery lasted about 90 minutes, was successful, and had no complications, according to a Vatican medical bulletin.
- Following the procedure, Pope Leo XIV regained consciousness normally and was moved to a hospital room on the 10th floor of Rome's Gemelli hospital.
- The Vatican canceled all of Pope Leo's audiences through October 20, with no current update on whether he will proceed with his planned trip to South America next month.
- Due to renovations in the papal apartment at Gemelli hospital, the Pope will stay in a nearby room during his recovery.
