What we know about the Pope's lung cancer diagnosis
Summary
Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer and had surgery to remove part of his right lung. The surgery lasted 90 minutes, took place at Gemelli Hospital in Rome, and the Pope is expected to stay in the hospital for about a week.Key Facts
- Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer.
- He underwent surgery on his right lung.
- The surgery lasted 90 minutes on Tuesday.
- The operation was performed at Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
- The Vatican confirmed a successful surgery.
- The Pope, aged 71, is expected to remain in the hospital for about one week.
- People at St. Peter’s Square sent their good wishes to him.
- The news was reported by BBC's Southern and Eastern Europe Correspondent Sarah Rainsford.
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