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Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung cancer for Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican said in a medical update after he underwent surgery.
Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful surgery Tuesday to remove a lung nodule, according to the Vatican.
The Pope's surgery to remove a small growth on one of his lungs went "successfully and according to plan", the Vatican says.
Pope Leo had successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said.
Catholics are praying for Pope Leo XIV's health as he prepares for lung surgery. CBS News' Chris Livesay reports.
Pope Leo XIV arrived at Gemelli Hospital in Rome for lung nodule removal after doctors said the growth was identified at a "very early stage."
Pope Leo XIV arrived at a Rome hospital Tuesday for a scheduled surgery to remove a lung nodule, a small oval-shaped mass of tissue. He was admitted to the thoracic surgery department and the Vatican has confirmed his surgery will take place in the afternoon. NBC's Daniele Hamamdjian reports for TODAY.
