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Vatican: Pope Leo Spent Peaceful Night Following Lung Surgery

Pope Leo XIV had a peaceful night following surgery to treat lung cancer, while reports noted that early diagnosis saved his life.


Pope Leo XIV at the Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, 2026
Pope Leo XIV at the Abbey of Santa Maria de Montserrat, 2026 · Photo: Sergio López Prieto · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night in the hospital following surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung, news outlets CNN.gr and Polish broadcaster TVP Info reported.

According to TVP Info, emerging details regarding the pontiff's medical condition indicated that a swift diagnosis saved his life. Concurrently, reports noted that the pope passed the overnight hours after the procedure calmly and without incident.

Further details regarding his ongoing treatment and recovery have not yet been released.

Sources: CNN.gr, TVP Info

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