Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has announced.
In a medical update following the 90-minute procedure, the Vatican confirmed tests had identified lung adenocarcinoma, a form of lung cancer.
Doctors had suspected the diagnosis following preoperative examinations, with the surgery confirming their findings.
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“The surgery was successful, and there were no complications,” the statement said.
