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Vatican Surgery of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV’s surgery reveals lung cancer

Catholic Intelligence1 min read

Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma following a 90-minute surgery on Oct. 13. Dr. Stefano Margaritora, the chief thoracic surgeon at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, led a medical team in a video-assisted operation to remove the lower lobe of the pope's right lung.

In a joint statement released late Oct. 13, Dr. Margaritora and Dr. Luigi Carbone said the examination confirmed the diagnosis that preoperative tests had suspected. The doctors noted the pope spent approximately three hours in the operating room. After the procedure, the pope woke up as expected and moved to his room on the 10th floor of the hospital following a period of observation.

The pope was admitted to Gemelli Hospital at 1 p.m. on Oct. 13 and is expected to remain there for one week of recovery. The Vatican has canceled all scheduled audiences for the pope through Oct. 20.

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