Vatican says Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer; part of his right lung removed

Pope Leo XIV, 71, had the lower lobe of his right lung removed at Rome's Gemelli hospital on Tuesday. The Vatican said tests during the operation confirmed lung adenocarcinoma, that the surgery was successful with no complications, and that it was completed as planned. AP reports the tumor was found early during routine checks; recovery is expected to take about a week, and his audiences through Oct. 20 are canceled. Further treatment has not been announced.