# The Vatican says Pope Leo had part of his right lung removed, which was found to be cancerous, a diagnosis that preoperative tests had suspected. The 71-year-old pontiff underwent a 90-minute surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital yesterday, which the Vatican says was successful. He was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, a common form of lung cancer. The Vatican says that after the operation, Pope Leo awoke normally and had a brief period of observation before being taken to his room. The pontiff has cancelled all his public events until October 20.
Vatican says Pope Leo has been diagnosed with lung cancer, but had a successful surgery