Pope Francis's Right Lung Lower Lobe Removed After Adenocarcinoma Diagnosis

Kathmandu. After adenocarcinoma cancer was confirmed in the lungs, the lower part of Pope Leo XIV's right lung has been removed. The surgery performed on Tuesday at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, Italy, was successful.

According to the Holy See Press Office, no complications were observed during the surgery performed with the help of video. The Pope remained in the operating room for about three hours, while the surgery lasted about 90 minutes. After the surgery, he woke up in a normal condition and returned to his room after medical supervision.