Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer and had the lower lobe of his right lung removed, the Vatican announced Tuesday. ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said Tuesday. The tests confirme»»»

Pope Leo XIV, 71, underwent a successful operation Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, with the Vatican saying the procedure was completed as planned and the pontiff had returned to his room afterward. The 71-year-old Leo returned to his room after the surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, according to »»»

Pope Leo XIV was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital today ahead of surgery to remove a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other treatment is needed. After the quick drive from the Vatican, Leo walked into the hospital through the main e»»»

ROME: Pope’s motorcade leaves Vatican for expected admission to hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule. Pope Leo XIV was expected to be admitted to a Rome hospital Tuesday for the removal of a lung nodule, an operation that experts say will determine whether the lesion is malignant and if other»»»