The Vatican has released a detailed statement regarding the health of Pope Leo XIV following a surgical procedure. The Pope underwent an operation at the Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. A preliminary histopathological examination confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma. Further details regarding the Pope’s condition and recovery timeline were not immediately released, but the Vatican indicated they would provide updates as available. The surgery took place in Rome’s Gemelli Polyclinic. This development marks a significant health challenge for Pope Leo XIV.