HealthPhoto: NDTV WorldPope Leo XIV Undergoes Successful Lung Cancer Surgery
Pope Leo XIV had a cancerous growth removed from his right lung in a 90-minute operation on Tuesday. The surgery involved removing the lower lobe of the right lung to ensure a radical procedure. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma. The pope woke up normally, requested dinner, and is expected to recover in Rome's Gemelli hospital. His public appearances are canceled until October 20.
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