POPE LATEST:

• The lower lobe of the right lung was removed using a video-assisted technique. The intraoperative histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a lung adenocarcinoma, as suspected from pre-operative tests.

• ​The Holy Father was in the operating room for approximately 3 hours; the duration of the surgery was about 90 minutes.

• The operation was successful, and there were no complications.
​After the surgery, the Pope awoke normally and, following a brief period of observation, returned to his room on the 10th floor.