Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer following surgery: Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after having a nodule removed from his lung, the Vatican announced on Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
- The diagnosis followed surgery to remove a nodule from his right lung.
- The surgery was performed at Gemelli Hospital in Rome using a video-assisted technique.
- The Holy Father's operation was successful and without complications.
- He was announced as the first American pope in 2025.