Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to his medical team. The 71-year-old underwent a 90-minute surgical procedure in which the lower lobe of his right lung was removed. Doctors report that Pope Leo XIV tolerated the operation well. The surgery took place in Vatican City. Further details regarding the Pope’s prognosis and recovery are expected to be released by the Vatican in the coming days. This news comes as a concern for the Catholic community, but initial reports indicate a positive outcome from the procedure. The Vatican has not yet commented on any adjustments to the Pope’s schedule.