Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer
Quick Look
- The Vatican announced that the lower lobe of Pope Leo XIV's right lung was removed with video-assisted radical surgery and histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma.
- The surgery took approximately 90 minutes and was successful.
- The Pope announced his decision for surgery during the traditional Sunday prayer on October 11.
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Why It Matters
Pope Leo 14 announced that a nodule was detected in his lung during the traditional Sunday prayer in St. Peter's Square of the Vatican on October 11 and that he decided to have surgery on the advice of doctors.
In the written statement made by the Vatican, it was stated that the Pope underwent surgery yesterday as planned and said, "The lower lobe of the right lung was removed by performing video-assisted radical surgery. As suspected in the pre-operative tests, the histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma." expressions were used.
It was reported that the Pope stayed in the operating room for approximately 3 hours, and the surgery lasted approximately 90 minutes and was successful. It was noted that after the surgery, the Pope woke up normally and returned to his room on the 10th floor after a short observation period.
Pope Leo 14 was admitted to Gemelli Hospital yesterday at noon. In the first statement made by the Vatican yesterday evening, it was emphasized that the Pope's surgery was successful. Before the surgery, the Vatican announced that all programs were canceled until October 20 for the Pope's recovery.
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, A POPE ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL HAVE SURGERY DURING SUNDAY PRAYER
During his traditional Sunday prayer from the window of his office overlooking the Vatican's St. Peter's Square on October 11, Pope Leo XIV said, "Doctors have detected a mass (nodule) in my lung. The doctors believe that intervention is appropriate, and therefore, on their advice, I have decided to have surgery to remove the nodule. The surgery is planned to be performed in the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual closeness and entrust myself to your prayers." He used the expression.
Following this statement, which was considered a "surprise" by the 71-year-old Pope, the Vatican Press Office announced that the recovery period after the operation was expected to last one week. The Italian press also pointed out that for the first time in history, a Pope transparently announced during his Sunday prayer that he would undergo surgery in the coming days.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Pope's recovery process will be completed within a week and he will return to routine Vatican duties.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will extra intervention be required to continue the treatment process?
- When will the Pope return to Vatican duties?
