Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer during surgery at Rome's Gemelli hospital, Vatican confirms. Surgery confirmed adenocarcinoma, with lower right lung lobe removed.
Vatican reports surgery successful with no complications. Pope admitted Oct 13 for lung growth removal, confirmed as lung adenocarcinoma. Surgeon and physician confirm diagnosis matches pre-op tests.
Pope expected to stay in hospital a week, public events canceled until Oct 20. Vatican notes no immediate impact on papal duties, though cancer diagnosis raises health concerns.
Vatican does not provide full tumor size or lymph node involvement details, critical for prognosis. Medical experts note stage information is essential for treatment planning.