Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer as surgery to remove right lung lobe proves successful

Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer as surgery to remove right lung lobe proves successful Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing major surgery, which saw part of his right lung removed, the Vatican has said today Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing major surgery which saw doctors remove part of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed the 71-year-old has lung adenocarcinoma, which had been suspected by pre-operative tests and was confirmed during the 90-minute long procedure on Tuesday. The Vatican said there were currently no plans for the Pope to begin chemotherapy or other therapies. "The surgery was successful, and there were no complications," the statement said. The Pope was in the operating room for around three hours, with the procedure itself lasted roughly 90 minutes, it added. This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link. You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage.