Pope Leo Diagnosed with Lung Cancer — Vatican Confirms Malignant Nodule After Surgery

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo has been diagnosed with cancer after surgery to remove part of his lung. The Holy See initially announced the surgery was successful before disclosing that the removed nodule was found to be malignant. The diagnosis represents a major development for the Catholic Church and its 1.4 billion faithful worldwide, raising questions about the Pope's capacity to lead and possible succession protocols.