Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer surgery is successful, with health improvements expected. The Vatican continues tests to check cancer spread.
Vatican City: (RightNow) The Vatican announces successful lung cancer surgery for Pope Leo XIV.
According to the Vatican, the 71-year-old Pope underwent a 90-minute surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to remove the lower part of his right lung.
Post-surgery, Pope Leo XIV has regained consciousness and has been moved to his room for further monitoring.
This surgery is crucial for the Pope’s health as further tests are ongoing to assess cancer spread.
It is noteworthy that details about the stage of Pope Leo XIV’s cancer have not been disclosed, and his hospital stay is expected to last a week.
