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Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery on Tuesday at Rome's Gemelli hospital, where doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, subsequently diagnosing him with lung adenocarcinoma. The 71-year-old pope announced earlier this week that he would undergo surgery to remove a nodule found during routine medical checks; the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that the growth was cancerous. Pope Leo remains in stable condition and is resting post-surgery, according to recent updates. He has no previously known health issues and leads an active lifestyle with weekly tennis games and swimming at his summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo. The pope's upcoming trip to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru scheduled for November 6-17 may be affected by the surgery and recovery period.

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