- Pope Leo XIV underwent a successful 90-minute surgery on Tuesday to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
- Post-surgery tests confirmed the 71-year-old pontiff was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma, according to the Vatican.
- Surgeons at Rome's Gemelli hospital reported no complications, and oncologists noted his prognosis is excellent due to early detection.
- The Vatican has canceled all papal audiences through October 20 to allow time for the Pope to recover.
- Pope Leo XIV will stay in a room at Gemelli Hospital while the traditional 10th-floor papal apartment undergoes renovations.
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