Pope Leo lung cancer surgery: what kind of operation did he have and what happens next?

Pope Leo XIV is recovering in Rome after surgeons performed a lobectomy to remove the lower part of his right lung. The operation followed a routine health check that identified a small growth, later confirmed as lung cancer. This procedure is the standard treatment for early-stage lung cancer and can be curative. The Vatican has ceased providing morning updates as the Pontiff's recovery progresses well, while officials consider a possible appearance for Sunday prayer.