@complex: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer 😔 ㅤ The Vatican confirmed Tuesday that the 71-year-old pontiff has lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The procedure lasted approximately 90 minutes and was successful, with no complications reported. The pope regained consciousness normally following surgery. ㅤ 📷: Getty Images

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