Pope Leo undergoes surgery to remove cancerous lung lobe

Pope Leo XIV had surgery on Tuesday to remove part of his right lung after doctors found cancer. The 71-year-old, who is the first American-born pope, was treated at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Surgeons took out the lower section of his right lung using a minimally invasive technique. The operation lasted about 90 minutes and went smoothly. Tests during surgery confirmed that the growth was lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. The nodule had been found during routine health checks and had caused no symptoms. The Pope woke up normally after the procedure and had a calm night in hospital. Doctors had scheduled the surgery before his planned overseas trips so that his travel would not be affected.