Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed with Lung Cancer, Undergoes Successful Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer following a successful surgery. The Vatican issued a medical bulletin confirming the diagnosis.
The 71-year-old Pope underwent a 90-minute operation on Tuesday at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital. During the procedure, doctors removed a lower lobe of his right lung.
Post-surgery, the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma was made. All three sources confirm the successful nature of the surgery.
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Reported by 3 sources
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