The 71‑year‑old leader of the Catholic Church has undergone surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung, and doctors say he needs no further treatment.
According to medical reports, the operation was carried out to treat a lung tumour. The procedure involved the removal of the lower lobe of the right lung, a common approach for localized lung cancer.
After the operation, doctors confirmed that the cancer has been fully excised and that no additional therapy—such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy—is required at this time.
The health update follows a period of limited public appearances, during which the pontiff’s medical team has kept the details of his condition private. The statement was issued by the Vatican’s spokesperson, who reiterated that the leader is recovering well.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>