Pope Leo XIV, the 71-year-old head of the Roman Catholic church, has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The Vatican announced that he underwent an operation to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
A statement from the Vatican confirmed the surgery was “successful, on schedule and as planned”. Pope Leo XIV has now returned to his room following the procedure.
All of his appointments have been cancelled until 20 October. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he and his wife were “united in prayers” for the Pope after the diagnosis.