Pope Leo XIV underwent a surgical procedure on Tuesday to address a cancerous growth in his right lung. According to official statements from the Vatican, the 90-minute operation was successful and resulted in the removal of the lower lobe of the Pope's right lung. The Vatican stated that the procedure was performed to ensure the treatment was "radical" in addressing the cancer.

Regarding the Pope's current status, reports indicate he is recovering and "woke up normally" following the surgery. While the Vatican has not announced any changes to the expected hospitalization timeline, sources differ slightly on the level of detail provided regarding the next steps. France24 reported that a Vatican source indicated further tests are currently being conducted to determine whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body. Other outlets, such as The Hill, focused primarily on the successful completion of the surgery and the confirmation of the diagnosis without mentioning the ongoing testing for metastasis.

There is no disagreement regarding the core facts of the surgery itself, as all outlets confirm the 90-minute duration and the specific removal of the lower lobe of the right lung. The primary variation in reporting lies in the additional context provided by France24 regarding the potential for further medical investigation, which was absent from the brief reports provided by The Hill and DW.