Key Facts

• Pope Leo was admitted to a hospital in Rome for lung surgery.
• Doctors removed the lower part of his right lung.
• The surgery lasted about 90 minutes and had no complications.
• The cancer type is lung adenocarcinoma, the most common form of lung cancer.
• Adenocarcinoma starts in the cells on the outside of the lungs.
• Early symptoms may be subtle or absent, and the cancer was found during regular checkups.
• The Pope spoke about the diagnosis and thanked supporters for their prayers.
• The Vatican plans to share more updates soon.