The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, confirming the condition after a surgical procedure performed earlier in the day. The pontiff, 71, underwent surgery in Rome where medical teams removed the lower lobe of his right lung.
A medical bulletin stated that tests on the removed tissue confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The announcement followed an earlier update from Vatican officials regarding the procedure, which they described as having concluded successfully, on schedule, and as planned.
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Praying for Pope Leo’s strength and peaceful recovery during this challenging time.