Pope Leo XIV spent a ‘quiet’ night after undergoing surgery for lung cancer

The pontiff had a peaceful night and will begin his postoperative recovery on Wednesday, following surgery in which part of his right lung was removed. The Vatican reported that the tumor was detected early and was localized.

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