Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung surgery

The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful lung surgery to remove a growth from his lung. The 71-year-old Pope underwent a 90-minute procedure at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. Post-surgical analysis confirmed the growth was a type of lung cancer known as adenocarcinoma. The Vatican stated the surgery was successful with no complications, and the Pope has since been discharged to return to his residence. Doctors Luigi Carbone and Stefano Margaritora explained that the procedure was intended to completely remove the pulmonary mass found during a routine screening. Adenocarcinoma is one of the most common types of lung cancer, often affecting non-smokers as well.