Pope Leo XIV Recovers Calmly After Lung Cancer Surgery, but South America Trip Remains Uncertain
Pope Leo XIV spent a restful night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital following a successful 90-minute surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed he has pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer, but has not disclosed the stage or if further treatment is needed. While public audiences are suspended until October 20, the Vatican maintains his ambitious November trip to South America is still planned, though medical experts note the tight timeline may be challenging.