# Vatican says Pope Leo had a ‘peaceful night’ after lung cancer surgery

https://mins.news/en/video/99651

- BBC News, 2026-10-14 11:44 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuQoAkWTgnE

> The Vatican says Pope Leo XIV had a peaceful night in hospital after surgery on Tuesday to remove a lower lobe of his right lung. He is expected to stay at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for about a week before returning to work. The 71-year-old underwent a 90-minute operation and was later diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma.

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