13.10.2026 23:40
Pope Leo XIV, the 71-year-old spiritual leader of the Catholic world, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The Pope underwent successful surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, and the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. It was announced that the spiritual leader, who withdrew to rest after the operation with no complications, will be kept under observation in the hospital for a week.
The spiritual leader of the Catholic world, Pope Leo XIV, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The 71-year-old Pope, who underwent surgery at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, and it was announced that the operation was successful and no complications occurred.
THE LOWER LOBE OF HIS LUNG WAS REMOVED
According to The Sun, Pope Leo XIV was operated on on October 13 at Gemelli Hospital in Rome to remove a mass detected in his lung. During examinations performed during the operation, it was reported that the Pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.
As part of the surgical intervention, the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung was removed. It was stated that the surgery, which lasted about 90 minutes, was successful and no complications occurred.
HE IS EXPECTED TO STAY IN THE HOSPITAL FOR ONE WEEK
It was reported that Pope Leo XIV, who woke up normally after the surgery, is resting in his hospital room. It was reported that the 71-year-old spiritual leader is expected to stay in the hospital for about a week as part of his recovery process.
New statements regarding the Pope's health condition are expected to be made by the Vatican.