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The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV is recovering as expected following surgery to remove a nodular lesion from his lung. Medical reports confirm that the mass was cancerous.

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Pope Leo XIV, 71, is recovering at Rome's Gemelli Hospital following a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday to remove a cancerous nodule and the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer, which was detected at an early stage. While the Vatican reports the pontiff is 'progressing as expected'—having resumed walking and a normal diet—the President of Peru suggested the recovery might take longer than initially anticipated. This diagnosis marks the first major health issue of Leo's 17-month papacy, which began in 2025. Currently, a planned trip to South America in November remains on the schedule, though it is under observation.

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Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful three-hour surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung after doctors confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican reported that the procedure targeted a localized nodular lesion and that the Pope's post-operative recovery is proceeding normally, with no current plans for chemotherapy. Outside medical experts suggest the early intervention points to a positive prognosis, though the final determination depends on the staging of the cancer and potential lymph node involvement.

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Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent a successful 90-minute thoracic surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli Hospital to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. The Vatican confirmed the diagnosis as lung adenocarcinoma after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung using a video-assisted technique. The Pope, who was elected in 2025 as the first American pontiff, remains hospitalized in stable condition. His public schedule has been cleared through October 20, leaving uncertainty regarding a planned trip to South America in November.

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