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Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?

The Guardian Health's headline. Reported by The Guardian Health, NPR World, The Guardian World, BusinessDay, Al Jazeera English, Le Monde in English and 10 more.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to the sources, Pope Leo XIV is recovering after surgery for lung cancer. Euronews reported the pope was recovering from surgery, and France 24 and News24 said he spent a calm night and was to begin post-surgery recovery on Wednesday, a day after a cancerous tumour was removed from his lung. The Guardian reported the Vatican called the operation successful. CBS News and TVC News said the Vatican announced that a lung cancer diagnosis was confirmed after surgery removed the lower lobe of his right lung. France 24 reported that the pope is awaiting test results to determine further treatment.

Key points

  • The Vatican said the operation on Pope Leo XIV was successful, according to The Guardian.
  • France 24 reported that the pope spent a calm night and was to begin post-surgery recovery on Wednesday.
  • CBS News reported that the Vatican announced the lung cancer diagnosis on Tuesday.
  • France 24 reported the pope is awaiting results of tests to determine next steps.

What we know

  • Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery and a cancerous tumour was removed from his lung, according to France 24 and News24.
  • The Vatican said tests confirmed a lung cancer diagnosis, according to CBS News.
  • The Guardian reported the Vatican called the operation successful.
  • The pope spent a calm night after surgery, according to France 24 and News24.

What we don't know

  • The sources describe the pope as awaiting test results to determine further treatment, and those results are not reported.
  • The sources do not agree on exactly how much of the right lung was removed.

What happens next

  • The pope was to begin post-surgery recovery on Wednesday, according to France 24 and News24.
  • The pope is awaiting results of tests, according to France 24.

Sources differ: France 24 says part of the right lung was removed, while CBS News and TVC News say the lower lobe of the right lung was removed.

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  1. The Guardian Health United Kingdom Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next? Pontiff is recovering from a lobectomy, which is standard treatment for lung cancer caught early and can be curative On Tuesday, surgeons in Rome removed the lower part of Pope Leo’s right lung , after a routine health check found a small growth that tests have since confirmed as lung cancer. The op 16 Oct · Tier 1
  2. NPR World United States Pope Leo XIV leaves hospital days after lung cancer surgery The Pope left Rome's Gemelli Hospital Saturday, days after surgery for lung cancer removed the lower lobe of his right lung. He is currently scheduled to travel to Latin America in November. 17 Oct · Tier 2
  3. The Guardian World United Kingdom First Thing: Pope Leo recovering from surgery after lung cancer diagnosis Vatican says operation on US-born head of Roman Catholic church was ‘successful’. Plus, after six decades in the US, Joni Mitchell has become a citizen Good morning. Pope Leo XIV, the head of the 1.4 billion-strong Roman Catholic church, has been diagnosed with lung cancer . The Vatican made the ann 14 Oct · Tier 2
  4. BusinessDay Nigeria Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his 14 Oct · Tier 2
  5. Al Jazeera English Qatar Pope Leo recovering well after cancer surgery, Vatican says The 71-year-old pontiff is recovering in Rome’s Gemelli hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous growth on his lung. 14 Oct · Tier 2
  6. Le Monde in English France Pope Leo recovering after lung cancer operation The 71-year-old, who was only elected last year, made the surprise announcement that he would be undergoing surgery after Sunday prayers. 14 Oct · Tier 2
  7. France 24 France Pope Leo XIV admitted to hospital for lung surgery Pope Leo XIV has been admitted to Rome’s Gemelli hospital for surgery to remove a small lung nodule discovered during recent medical checks. The 71-year-old pontiff said the growth was detected at an early stage. The procedure marks his first hospitalisation since becoming pope in May 2025. FRANCE 2 13 Oct · Tier 2
  8. The Guardian UK United Kingdom Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next? Pontiff is recovering from a lobectomy, which is standard treatment for lung cancer caught early and can be curative On Tuesday, surgeons in Rome removed the lower part of Pope Leo’s right lung , after a routine health check found a small growth that tests have since confirmed as lung cancer. The op 16 Oct · Tier 2
  9. Punch Nigeria Pope Leo discharged from hospital after lung cancer surgery Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from a Rome hospital four days after undergoing successful surgery to remove a cancerous nodule from his right lung. 17 Oct · Tier 3
  10. Euronews France Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung cancer surgery: What happens next? In the hospital chapel, dozens of faithful prayed for the pope's health during the operation. 14 Oct · Tier 3
  11. CBS News United States Pope Leo recovering from surgery at hospital amid lung cancer diagnosis Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer after surgeons removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican announced Tuesday. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay reports. Then, thoracic surgeon Dr. Kalvin Lung joins to discuss the diagnosis. 14 Oct · Tier 3
  12. CBS News United States Pope Leo diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery. 14 Oct · Tier 3
  13. BusinessDay Nigeria Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery, Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his 14 Oct · Tier 3
  14. News24 South Africa News24 | Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation Pope Leo XIV spent a calm night and was to begin post-surgery recovery Wednesday, a day after having a cancerous tumour removed from his lung. · Tier 3
  15. TVC News Nigeria Pope Leo XIV Diagnosed With Lung Cancer After Successful Surgery Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican has announced. 14 Oct · Tier 3
  16. The Times of India India Pope Leo XIV to be discharged from hospital after successful lung cancer surgery today Pope Leo XIV is set to leave the hospital after a successful lung cancer surgery, demonstrating commendable recovery progress. He engaged positively with his senior aides, expressing heartfelt gratitude towards the medical team for their dedicated care. As doctors await crucial test results to plan 17 Oct · Tier 3

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