Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after part of his lung was removed in surgery.

“Pope Leo has lung cancer, Vatican confirms: Pontiff is diagnosed after operation”

Surgery details

The Pope underwent a 90-minute surgery on Tuesday morning after a lesion was found on his chest.

Cancer type confirmed

Tests confirmed the diagnosis of adenocarc: a common form of lung cancer.

Surgery duration

The Pope spent three hours in the operating room with no complications reported.

Hospital stay

The Pope requires a week-long hospital stay and will return to his room on the 10th floor of the hospital.

Vatican cancellation

The Vatican cancelled all Leo's audiences through to October 20 to focus on recovery.

Cancer spread check

Further tests are being carried out to see if the cancer has spread beyond the lung.

Papal health transparency

The Pope revealed the discovery of the small nodule during his Sunday prayer and announced surgery.

Papal travel plans

The Pope's planned November 6 to November 17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru is still on track.

Medical team

The surgery was led by Professor Stefano Margaritora with assistance from multiple specialists.

Cancer prognosis

Experts state the Pope's prognosis is excellent due to early-stage cancer removal.

Papal apartment

The Pope will stay in a nearby room since the papal apartment is undergoing renovations.

Travel itinerary

The trip requires the Pope to fly over 31,000km across multiple countries.

Medical advice

The European Institute of Oncology advises patients not to fly for three weeks after surgery.

Papal health history

Pope Francis died aged 88 in April last year after a long hospital stay for double pneumonia.

Papal health impact

The Pope's health issue is the first major health problem disclosed during his 17-month papacy.