Pope Leo's brother, Louis Prevost: "I announce a shock. I am also being treated for cancer"
The Pontiff underwent surgery for lung adenocarcinoma: "They removed all the tumor"
Quick Look
- Louis Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, reported that the Pontiff is alert and in good condition after surgery for lung adenocarcinoma.
- Doctors removed the entire tumor mass.
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Why It Matters
The Pope underwent surgery to remove a lung adenocarcinoma.
“He was awake, feeling good and in no pain.” The brother of Pope Leo
"What I know now is that he is in good hands and in good shape," commented Louis, who confessed that the announcement of the surgery "was a shock" for him too. "I am also being treated for cancer," he added. "We are both positive people", underlined Louis Prevost, who said he had advised the Pope to return to the USA for treatment. "He replied that there are excellent doctors" in Italy. "The good news - he added - is that, even if bad, they removed all the tumor".
Open Questions
- What is the expected recovery time for the Pontiff?




