Pope has 'peaceful' night in hospital following surgery, Vatican says

Pope Leo XIV spent a peaceful night at Rome's Gemelli hospital following a surgical procedure to treat lung cancer. According to the Vatican, doctors successfully removed the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung. The pontiff is currently recovering in the medical facility after the operation. This medical intervention follows a diagnosis of lung cancer, and official reports from the Vatican confirm that the initial postoperative period has been stable and calm for the leader.