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Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer following successful lung surgery
The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering in a Rome hospital after a lower lobe of his right lung was removed in an operation described as successful.
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, the Vatican announced after the pontiff underwent successful surgery to remove a growth from his lung. The 71-year-old head of the Catholic Church is currently recovering in Rome's Gemelli hospital.
The operation involved the removal of the lower lobe of his right lung. Medical tests conducted after the procedure confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, according to a medical bulletin released by the Vatican.
Initial statements from the Vatican described the surgery as having concluded "successfully, on schedule and as planned." The pontiff's medical team indicated that the procedure went well and as expected.
Further tests are anticipated to determine the next steps in Pope Leo XIV's treatment following his recovery from the surgery.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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