Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says

{"heading_1":"Pope Leo XIV's Diagnosis and Surgery","paragraph_1":"Pope Leo XIV, 71 years old, was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma and underwent a successful surgery to remove a lower lobe of his right lung at Rome's Gemelli Hospital.","paragraph_2":"The Pope's diagnosis was first detected during routine checks. He announced the news of his operation to the world on Sunday, stating that the nodule was 'contained' and found 'at a very early stage'.","paragraph_3":"The medical team confirmed the diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, as suspected by pre-operative tests. The whole lower lobe of the Pope's right lung was removed to ensure the procedure was radical.","paragraph_4":"The surgery took 90 minutes and the Pope awoke normally after the operation. He was observed for a brief period before returning to his room on the 10th floor of the hospital.","paragraph_5":"The Vatican has stressed that the pontiff, who is generally thought to be fit, had no symptoms of infection or illness. The trip to Latin America in early November is significant as it includes a visit to Peru, where the Pope was a missionary and Bishop for many years."}