Vatican issue health update after The Pope's surgery as Leo diagnosed with lung cancer

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to hold the papacy, has undergone successful surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung following a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. The Vatican confirmed the procedure and the nature of the cancer in a formal health update regarding the pontiff's condition.

Medical experts have provided analysis on the diagnosis, which is identified as a common form of lung cancer. The Vatican has not yet released further details regarding the Pope's recovery timeline or long-term prognosis following the surgical intervention.